- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
20 h 5 m
Average duration
21 h 11 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
1204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $139. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 18h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $139, and a bus costs an average of $177.
Distance: 748 miles (1204 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$248 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest |
19h 14m Average total duration Fastest 18h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 59m Average total duration 22h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ:
A train is $100 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $248 (€202).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 29m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:40 PM Oakland, CA | 20h55 | 12:35 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $177 (€144) but you can travel from only $139 (€113) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 748 miles (1204 km) distance in 19h 50m.
Distance 748 miles (1204 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $177 (€144) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 19h 50m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Tucson, AZ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tucson, AZ trip today.
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
University art museum with strong Latin American, modern, and contemporary collections in a compact campus setting.
Interactive science museum for all ages with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and rotating educational displays.
Popular mountain park with desert trails, giant cacti, and summit road views over Tucson and surrounding ranges.
Walkable historic district with adobe architecture, shops, galleries, and some of Tucson's oldest streetscapes.
Scenic desert road and trail area in Saguaro National Park West, famous for sunset drives and iconic cactus views.
A Sonoran-style hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomato, mustard, mayo, and jalapeño sauce. A Tucson street-food icon tied to regional Mexican roots.
Carne seca is thin beef dried in the desert tradition, then often shredded and cooked with eggs or chiles. It reflects Tucson’s ranching and borderlands heritage.
A wheat tortilla folded around cheese and often grilled over mesquite. This regional staple shows Tucson’s long flour-tortilla tradition rooted in Sonoran cuisine.
Upscale destination for creative desert cuisine using Native and regional ingredients. Stylish setting with a strong focus on Tucson terroir.
Refined Southwestern dining at Hacienda Del Sol, known for regional ingredients, polished service, and a romantic desert setting.
Historic casual spot famous for Sonoran hot dogs and other Tucson staples. Lively, unfussy, and one of the city’s best-known local institutions.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels are often cheaper than major US hubs; dining is reasonable, but car use and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Round up or tip $1-2 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, 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.

Most Oakland, CA to Tucson, AZ buses use the Oakland, West Oakland BART Station to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Tucson, Downtown. Use this guide to compare Oakland, CA and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station is 2 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station. ATMs are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Ticket office support is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Station is fully accessible with elevators.
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Basic accessibility features available.
Tucson, Downtown is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, Downtown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food vendors nearby.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Tucson, Downtown.
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, Downtown.
Available at Tucson, Downtown: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, Downtown: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office is 2 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for visitors. ATMs are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Ticket office support is available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Facility is wheelchair accessible.
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