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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A renowned desert-focused museum, zoo, and botanical garden west of Tucson. It is one of the region’s signature attractions for understanding Sonoran Desert wildlife, plants, and landscapes.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, and a train costs an average of $233.
Distance: 1112 miles (1791 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$281 Average price Cheapest | $506 Average price | $363 Average price | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 19m Average total duration 34h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40h 2m Average total duration 39h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration Fastest 7h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ costing on average $363 (€292).
A bus is $225 (€181) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ costing on average $506 (€408).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 49m.
Train takes on average 39h 32m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 65h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $381 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $394 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $208 |
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Buses from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ run on average 8 times per day, taking around 34h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) but you can travel from only $103 (€83) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 1112 miles (1791 km) distance in 31h 40m.
Distance 1112 miles (1791 km) |
Average bus duration 34h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 31h 40m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and upscale restaurants cost more in peak season.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-18% for basic service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 2-5 for hotel staff where appropriate.
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