- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
20 h 50 m
Average duration
22 h 44 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 754 miles (1214 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$111 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price | $170 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $170.
A bus is $162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $273.
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 56m.
Train takes on average 20h 51m.
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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 |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $128 |
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA 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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· · | 6:30 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 23h30 | 6:00 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· | 10:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 21h45 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 9 times per day, taking around 19h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 754 miles (1214 km) distance in 19h 45m.
Distance 754 miles (1214 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 19h 45m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
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.
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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