- Must visit
Heard Museum
Leading museum of Native American art and culture, especially strong on Southwest Indigenous history and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 29 buses that leave Tucson, AZ for Phoenix, AZ on Thu, Jul 02, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest buses will take 2 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $237.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $394 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $358 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $394 (€325).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (2h 5m by bus vs 1h 51m by car) and save roughly $-12.24 (€-10.10) compared to fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $24 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ buses for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 2:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2h25 | 6:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:40 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 5:40 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 2h05 | 6:05 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 PM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h30 | 12:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1h50 | 12:05 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
0 | 1:20 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h10 | 3:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 4:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:10 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 6:10 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 1h55 | 7:55 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2h10 | 8:10 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1h50 | 8:45 AM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:10 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 10:10 AM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ | 2h40 | 11:00 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2h20 | 11:00 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 2h05 | 11:00 AM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2h25 | 1:10 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 2h10 | 1:10 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2h35 | 2:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:40 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h30 | 2:10 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1h45 | 1:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:50 AM Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard, AZ | 2h00 | 1:50 PM Phoenix, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Phoenix — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Phoenix trip today.
Leading museum of Native American art and culture, especially strong on Southwest Indigenous history and contemporary works.
The largest art museum in the Southwest, with strong American, Asian, Latin American, fashion, and modern collections.
Major global museum displaying instruments from around the world, with immersive audio exhibits and special artist galleries.
World-class desert garden in Papago Park, famous for cacti displays, seasonal light events, and Sonoran landscape photography.
Scenic desert park with red rock formations, easy trails, and postcard views; especially popular around Hole-in-the-Rock.
Iconic hiking area and one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in Greater Phoenix, known for panoramic summit views.
A bacon-wrapped hot dog in a bolillo roll topped with beans, onion, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, and jalapeño salsa. It reflects the strong Sonoran influence in Phoenix.
A deep-fried burrito often filled with shredded beef or chicken and served with sauce, rice, and beans. Arizona widely claims it as a regional specialty.
An Arizona classic of an open-faced crisp flour tortilla covered with melted cheese, sometimes topped with green chiles. It is a simple Southwestern staple.
Beloved Indigenous restaurant specializing in fry bread, tacos, and stews, offering one of the city's most distinctive traditional food experiences.
Classic Phoenix steakhouse with old-school charm, red leather booths, and a reputation for steaks, martinis, and historic atmosphere.
Celebrated wood-fired pizzeria known nationally for carefully made pies and quality ingredients in a relaxed but iconic setting.
Phoenix is moderate by U.S. standards: casual dining is affordable, while hotels and upscale areas can cost more in peak season.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ buses use the Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard to Phoenix station pair, with some services arriving at Phoenix, Sky Train Station. Use this guide to compare Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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