How far is Los Angeles from Tucson?

Los Angeles and Tucson are 437 miles (705 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Tucson?

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Tucson leave from UCLA and arrive at S 12th Ave. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Tucson?

Once in Tucson, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway and Children's Museum Tucson.

Bus Los Angeles to Tucson from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tucson on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	15h 15m	5:35am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	8h 30m	6:30am	S 12th Ave	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	613 Maple Ave	10h 40m	3:10am	S 12th Ave	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 25m	8:10pm	U of A	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	10h 55m	5:35am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tucson on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	UCLA	17h 40m	6:35pm	U of A	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	8h 30m	6:30am	S 12th Ave	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	613 Maple Ave	10h	8:30pm	S 12th Ave	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	16h 45m	6:35pm	U of A	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	9:15pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tucson on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	UCLA	17h 40m	6:35pm	U of A	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 20m	6:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	613 Maple Ave	10h	8:30pm	S 12th Ave	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	16h 45m	6:35pm	U of A	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	9:15pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tucson on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	16h 45m	6:35pm	U of A	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	8h 30m	6:30am	S 12th Ave	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	613 Maple Ave	10h	8:30pm	S 12th Ave	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 25m	8:10pm	U of A	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	11h 40m	9:15pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Tucson

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 9 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 38mAverage Duration

439 milesDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $299	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $72	Average Duration9h 38m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 6 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Tufesa Los Angeles Tucson recent customer reviews

My trip with Tufesa was extremely stressful, upon arriving, the staff was unable to find my ticket in the system, despite me providing a confirmation number. The bus was late, the staff were unable to speak English, too crowded on the bus,

Kaitlyn D.

November 10, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles Tucson recent customer reviews

Everything was good. But on the first bus there was no electricity and it was not so clean...

Kerstin S.

March 11, 2018

After I missed by first bus (8:35AM) due to the slowness of the line and service, I was rescheduled for the 12:45PM bus even though there was a 10:50AM bus available. After that, there was no incident until the bus driver informed us that he’d taken a wrong turn which cost a good amount of time. Then when we arrived in Phoenix, I discovered that my luggage was nowhere to be found. I attempted to call, but was on hold for 30 min. before we had to get back on the bus for Tucson. The behavior of the bus driver at the Phoenix station was rather unprofessional as well. So, I have filed a missing baggage report and talked to them since then. Hopefully I can get my bag back in a timely manner.

Samuel H.

December 23, 2017

to tired.

Jose M.

October 21, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Los Angeles Tucson recent customer reviews

Pick up location was a bit unsafe, the Police were arresting a man for drugs

Alan A.

March 4, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Tucson?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - 613 Maple Ave

C - Ramirez Street bus stop

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Tucson

A - S 12th Ave

B - Greyhound Station

C - Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Tucson by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$88

11/14

$83

Today

$75

11/16

$81

11/17

$59

11/18

$52

11/19

$51

11/20

$51

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tucson was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Tucson, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $234 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Tucson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.