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Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
Kč887
Average price
Kč889
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ to Tucson, AZ will cost around Kč889 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč887.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tempe, AZ for Tucson, AZ on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m 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.




Buses from Tempe, AZ to Tucson, AZ run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč609 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč609 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price Kč668 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč769 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč817 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Kč739 |
The table below shows live departures for Tempe, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:35 AM Tempe, AZ | 2h25 | 5:00 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Tempe, AZ | 1h45 | 4:45 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses use the Tempe, University Dr Rural to Tucson, Downtown station pair, with some services arriving at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office. Use this guide to compare Tempe, AZ and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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