Buses to Tucson
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Tucson, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Nogales | Mexico | 102 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Tucson to Chandler | United States | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Tucson to Gilbert | United States | 149 km (93 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Tucson to Mesa | United States | 158 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 5 min |
| Tucson to Tempe | United States | 161 km (100 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Tucson to Tempe Junction | United States | 163 km (101 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Tucson to Scottsdale | United States | 170 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Tucson to Phoenix | United States | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Tucson to Glendale | United States | 188 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Tucson to Peoria | United States | 194 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Tucson to Surprise | United States | 204 km (127 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Tucson to Hermosillo | Mexico | 348 km (216 mi) | about 6 h 30 min |
| Tucson to Los Angeles | United States | 711 km (442 mi) | about 13 h |
| Tucson to Tijuana | Mexico | 572 km (355 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Tucson to San Antonio | United States | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 22 h 15 min |
| Tucson to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 425 km (264 mi) | about 7 h 52 min |
| Tucson to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 26 h 50 min |
| Tucson to San Diego | United States | 588 km (365 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Tucson to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,488 km (924 mi) | about 26 h 57 min |
| Tucson to Dallas | United States | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 24 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.