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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A renowned desert museum combining zoological, botanical, and natural history exhibits focused on the Sonoran Desert. One of Tucson’s signature attractions and highly worthwhile for first-time visits.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 23 buses that leave Phoenix, AZ for Tucson, AZ on Mon, May 25, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 2 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $379 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $344 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ costing on average $379 (€307).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 52m.
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about -1h -17m sooner (2h 5m by bus vs 1h 48m by car) and save roughly $-10.63 (€-8.60) compared to fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 9:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 12:30 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 12:15 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 2:20 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 4:30 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2h10 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 1h55 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 9:35 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h45 | 10:00 PM Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 9:20 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 11:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2h20 | 4:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 1h50 | 6:00 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 6:30 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:45 AM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 8:45 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 1h50 | 9:40 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h25 | 10:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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A renowned desert museum combining zoological, botanical, and natural history exhibits focused on the Sonoran Desert. One of Tucson’s signature attractions and highly worthwhile for first-time visits.
Downtown art museum with American, Latin American, modern, and contemporary collections in a historic block. A strong choice for art lovers exploring central Tucson.
A distinctive museum dedicated to miniatures and finely crafted room settings. Popular with families and visitors seeking something unusual and memorable.
Desert landscape filled with giant saguaro cacti, scenic drives, hiking trails, and classic Sonoran views. One of the essential outdoor experiences around Tucson.
The western district of the national park, known for dense cactus forests and excellent sunset scenery. Highly photogenic and especially popular with first-time visitors.
A scenic desert canyon with paved tram road, hiking trails, and mountain views in the Santa Catalina foothills. A top outdoor destination for Tucson visitors.
A bacon-wrapped hot dog tucked into a soft bolillo roll and loaded with beans, onions, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, and jalapeo sauce. It is one of Tucsons signature borderlands street foods.
Thinly sliced beef dried in the desert style, then shredded and often cooked with eggs, chiles, or tomatoes. It is a hallmark of Sonoran cuisine in Tucson.
An open-faced flour tortilla baked until crisp and topped with melted cheese, sometimes with green chiles. This Arizona classic is especially associated with Tucson family restaurants.
Upscale dining with desert views, strong wine service, and refined Southwestern cuisine. A good choice for a fine-dining Tucson meal.
Well-known downtown restaurant celebrated for polished Mexican cooking, seasonal menus, and colorful presentation in an intimate setting.
Popular modern taco spot with creative fillings, salsas, and a lively casual atmosphere. It is a dependable choice for contemporary Tucson flavors.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and upscale dining cost more in peak season.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxi/rideshare 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes.
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