How far is New Orleans from Tucson?

About 1246 miles (2010 km) separate New Orleans and Tucson.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Tucson?

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Tucson leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main 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 Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Sabino Canyon and Catalina State Park.

Bus New Orleans to Tucson from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Orleans to Tucson on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 9h	6:45pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	11:00pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	7:00pm	E Broadway Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	6:35pm	U of A	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	6:20pm	Tucson Downtown	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Tucson

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1241 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $369	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$156 - $1,625	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 182kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Tucson?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Tucson

A - Greyhound Station

B - S 12th Ave

C - Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans 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

11/18

$258

11/19

$147

Today

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11/21

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11/22

$179

11/23

$146

11/24

$142

11/25

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tucson was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $352 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tucson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-11-24.