The city of Tucson, Arizona is a vibrant and exciting city filled with all kinds of wonderful attractions for the whole family. Getting here is simple and convenient from just about anywhere. You can reach this beautiful city by plane, car, or public transportation.

Getting to Tucson

Getting to Tucson is incredibly easy. Conveniently located less than two hours from Phoenix, this is a simple destination for anyone living or staying there. Simply take a ride down Interstate 10 and you will reach the city in no time!

For those who are not locals of Phoenix, there are other ways to arrive here. The most popular and most convenient option is to fly into Tucson International Airport (TUS). This airport features direct flights and stopovers from a growing list of airlines and carriers. Simply search your favorite airline to see if they fly into TUS. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rent a car or look at our lovely public transportation.

More Tucson Transportation Options

The Sunset Limited Amtrak train line runs three days a week, connecting Los Angeles to New Orleans with service to downtown Tucson. Downtown is also home base to the Greyhound Bus station, open 24 hours all year. In addition, all of the major car rental agencies are represented at TUS. You’ll also find a number of rental car agencies throughout the city, if you’re looking for a short-term or specialty vehicle rental during your visit.

It’s worth noting that the twin U.S./Mexico city of Nogales and the Mexico border are just a little more than an hour south of Tucson, giving visitors an opportunity to explore further during their Tucson visit. If international travel is in your plans, there are a couple of important things to remember: if entering from Mexico, you MUST HAVE proper travel documentation for travel into Arizona. If driving into Mexico, you MUST have Mexican car insurance! Call the Tucson Visitor Center for more information at (800) 638-8350.

U.S. citizens returning to Arizona after visiting Mexico MUST have valid travel documents such as a passport or passport card. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the U.S. Customs & Border Protection website.

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