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Compare train, bus, and flight for Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $137, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 789 miles (1271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$154 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $285 Average price |
23h 41m Average total duration 23h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 15m Average total duration 22h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ train times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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21 Texas Eagle · 421 Texas Eagle | 7:22 PM Austin Station, Austin, TX | 25h38 | 7:00 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 1 transfer | |
421 Texas Eagle | 7:22 PM Austin Station, Austin, TX | 25h38 | 7:00 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 Texas Eagle · 1 Sunset Limited | 7:22 PM Austin Station, Austin, TX | 25h38 | 7:00 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ
Trains from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $137 (€110) but you can travel from only $102 (€81) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 789 miles (1271 km) distance in 25h 38m.
Distance 789 miles (1271 km) |
Average train duration 23h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€110) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 25h 38m |
First train 7:53 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Austin, TX and Tucson, AZ from $102 (€81). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Austin, TX to Tucson, AZ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- The Driskill
- Hotel Ella
- Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Capital Metro routes available
- Train: Served by Amtrak's Texas Eagle
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Maynards Market & Kitchen
- The Cup Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Hotel Congress
- AC Hotel by Marriott Tucson Downtown
- The Downtown Clifton Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a historic 1907 building with a single platform for the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle trains.
- Bus: Sun Tran routes available nearby
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