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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A renowned fusion of zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, and natural history museum focused on the Sonoran Desert. It is one of Tucson’s signature attractions and excellent for understanding local desert
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 36 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
711 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 11 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Tucson, AZ on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 711 km distance in an average of 9 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $332 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $243 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 10h 24m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 10h00 | 8:30 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 9h30 | 8:30 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 11h10 | 3:10 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 10h55 | 4:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 11h15 | 6:30 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 9h30 | 6:00 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 10h10 | 9:40 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 8:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 11h40 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 9h35 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 9h25 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Tucson — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tucson trip today.
A renowned fusion of zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, and natural history museum focused on the Sonoran Desert. It is one of Tucson’s signature attractions and excellent for understanding local desert
One of the largest non-government aviation museums in the world, displaying hundreds of aircraft indoors and outdoors. It is especially popular with aviation enthusiasts and families visiting Tucson.
The city’s leading art museum, with collections spanning Latin American, Western, Indigenous, and contemporary art in the historic El Presidio area. A strong choice for both major exhibitions and a
A scenic desert canyon area with paved and unpaved trails, mountain views, and classic Sonoran scenery. It is one of Tucson’s top outdoor destinations and especially popular for walking and photograp
A spectacular desert landscape filled with iconic saguaro cacti, scenic drives, and hiking trails. It is one of the defining Tucson experiences and a priority for first-time visitors.
Known for dense saguaro forests and excellent sunset views, this section of the park is especially photogenic and widely featured on social media. It is a top outdoor stop near the Arizona-Sonora Dese
A bacon-wrapped hot dog in a bolillo roll, typically topped with beans, onions, tomatoes, mustard, mayo, and jalapeo salsa. It is one of Tucsons signature borderlands street foods.
Air-dried beef, often shredded and served with eggs, chiltepin, or in burritos and plates. It is a hallmark of Sonoran cooking and strongly associated with Tucson.
An open-faced flour tortilla baked until crisp and topped with melted cheese, sometimes with green chiles. This simple dish is a long-standing Tucson and Arizona favorite.
Upscale dining with desert views, known for Southwestern ingredients, polished service, and a romantic hacienda setting. Good choice for a fine dining meal in Tucson.
Well-known downtown spot celebrated for refined Mexican cooking, colorful presentations, and an intimate atmosphere. A long-time favorite for distinctive regional flavors.
Popular casual venue serving regional Mexican dishes with Sonoran influences, including tacos, bowls, and breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere and consistently well-liked food.
Tucson is generally affordable by U.S. city standards, with reasonable food costs and many mid-priced hotels.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants; 20% for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxi and rideshare drivers 10-15%, and round up for cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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