Albuquerque to Tucson by bus
Tucson lies 508 km (316 mi) south-west of Albuquerque, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 619 km (385 mi) of road.
| Albuquerque | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 564,559 | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 87101–87199 | 85701–85775 |
Clocks in Tucson are 1 h behind Albuquerque right now, so a 9 h 22 min journey lands only 8 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Albuquerque to Tucson
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Staying in Tucson
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson. Of the 406 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 2 are five-star. Across 127 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 75,592 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tucson from Albuquerque?
508 km (316 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Albuquerque; by road roughly 619 km (385 mi).
How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Tucson by bus?
About 9 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albuquerque and Tucson?
Tucson is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Tucson?
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.