- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Buses per day
21
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 $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 21 buses that leave Tucson, AZ for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Jul 09, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 711 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 9 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 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 $102.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price | $98 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 $89 (€73).
A train is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $309 (€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 $89 (€73) compared to roughly $98 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 9h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | 8:20 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 | 8:40 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 | 13h15 | 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 | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 10h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h59 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 11h00 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), 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 | |
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 | 9h30 | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 10h30 | 2:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:30 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h00 | 2:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 9h20 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 9h30 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:35 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 9h00 | 3:35 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 10h45 | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $47 (€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 $47 (€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 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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