The cheapest and fastest buses from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
711 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 20 buses that leave Tucson, AZ for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, May 25, 12 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 711 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 9 h 59 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.
5:55 PM11h15Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station)5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$981One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM10h55Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station)5:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1011One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM13h05Tucson, Downtown, AZ10:00 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM13h15Tucson, Downtown, AZ10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM13h40Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ10:00 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1041One-way1 transfer
010:00 PM8h20Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ6:20 AMLos Angeles, CA$1251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM9h20Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM9h30Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$1461One-way0 transfers
04:00 AM9h30Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ1:30 PMLos Angeles, CA$1251One-way0 transfers
02:00 PM9h59Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ11:59 PMLos Angeles, CA$1251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $91 (€73).
A train is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $315 (€255).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€73) compared to roughly $100 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 9h 53m versus 7h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 9h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Live departures
Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ | 13h50 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ | 13h40 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 13h20 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 13h30 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 13h05 | 10:00 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 13h15 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 18h00 | 5:40 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 18h45 | 6:25 AM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 10h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 17h40 | 5:40 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 18h25 | 6:25 AM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 2:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h59 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 11h15 | 5:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:05 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h50 | 6:55 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 10h55 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
0 | 1:20 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 12h15 | 1:35 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 10h00 | 2:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h30 | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA
Buses from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Sun Tran from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Sun Tran for as low as $44 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Griffith Observatory, an iconic facility offering stunning views of Los Angeles and exhibits on astronomy
- The Getty Center, a renowned art museum with impressive architecture and beautiful gardens
- Santa Monica Pier, a historic landmark featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and scenic ocean views
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous sidewalk celebrating entertainment industry icons with star plaques
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the largest art museum in the western United States with diverse collections.
- Explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, known for its eclectic shops, street performers, and skate park
- Visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience
- Take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park, offering panoramic views of the city
- Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture and acoustics
- Discover the unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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