- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
24
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 $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 24 buses that leave Phoenix, AZ for Tucson, AZ on Mon, Aug 24, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 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 $20. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $397 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* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m 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 $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $368 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ costing on average $397 (€319).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about -1h -17m sooner (2h 5m by bus vs 1h 48m by car) and save roughly $-3.93 (€-3.16) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) 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, Tufesa Internacional.
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 Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Sunday, August 23. 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, 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 | 2:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 4:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h10 | 9:40 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h25 | 9:55 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:30 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Tucson, 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 | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 11:00 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 1:00 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Tucson, Downtown, 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 | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 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 | 2h05 | 9:20 PM Tucson, Downtown, 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 | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
0 | 4:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 6:30 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 2h05 | 9:45 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 | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
0 | 6:45 AM Phoenix, AZ | 2h00 | 8:45 AM Tucson, 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 $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 25 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 $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses use the Phoenix to Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard station pair, with some services arriving at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office. Use this guide to compare Phoenix, AZ and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Phoenix, Sky Train Station is 7 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Sky Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi accessible at the station. ATMs are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Phoenix has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are available at Phoenix.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix.
Available at Phoenix: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix: Station is accessible for persons with disabilities.
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) is 3 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets inside.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd).
Available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard. ATMs are available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard.
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard.
Available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard: Basic accessibility features present.
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.
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.
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