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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$477
Fastest journey
2 d 7 h 45 m
Average duration
2 d 15 h 18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
3406 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $477 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
Of the 4 buses that leave Tucson, AZ for New York, NY on Wed, Jul 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 3406 km distance in an average of 2 d 15 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 7 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 2 d 22 h 50 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $153, and a train costs an average of $255.
Distance: 2116 miles (3406 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$358 Average price | $469 Average price | $317 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56h 4m Average total duration 55h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 70h 9m Average total duration 69h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY:
A flight is $41 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY costing on average $358 (€295).
A flight is $152 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY costing on average $469 (€387).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 55h 34m.
Train takes on average 69h 39m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 61h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 62h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $251 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 73h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 57h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 60h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 57h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $483 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 70h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 56h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 76h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 55h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 89h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $387 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 88h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 66h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $423 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 62h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 59h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 60h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $195 |
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 73h55 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 72h05 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 80h45 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 81h15 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 74h35 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 68h00 | 5:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 70h50 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 73h00 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 82h00 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 6:00 AM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 67h05 | 4:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 57h00 | 6:15 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 57h40 | 6:55 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h15 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 54h20 | 3:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 58h45 | 8:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 6:15 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 56h25 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h05 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 77h30 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 77h00 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 76h15 | 5:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 59h10 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 67h05 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h55 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 5:45 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 62h50 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:45 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 62h00 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h45 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 69h25 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 59h30 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h05 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 59h20 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 69h00 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 69h35 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h55 | 12:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 60h30 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 3:25 AM Tucson, AZ | 59h05 | 2:30 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY run on average 25 times per day, taking around 55h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $134 (€110) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 2116 miles (3406 km) distance in 55h 45m.
Distance 2116 miles (3406 km) |
Average bus duration 55h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 (€110) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 55h 45m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tucson, AZ to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tucson, AZ to New York, NY buses use the Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Tucson, AZ and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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