Los Angeles to Tucson by train
Tucson lies 711 km (442 mi) east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 867 km (539 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Los Angeles | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | Cal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys station | Tucson station, El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Depot |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 85701–85775 |
Where to book trains from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
711 km (442 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 867 km (539 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Tucson by train?
About 9 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Tucson?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.