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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane RDU - TUS
    10h 11m
    $194–906

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $805–1,265

  3. Drive  2,111.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Tucsoncar car 2,111.2 mi
    33h 27m
    $349–504

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane GSO - TUS
    10h 42m
    $240–936

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RDU - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 46m
    $234–540

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CLT - TUS
    12h
    $287–1,030

  7. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane FAY - TUS
    12h 52m
    $263–962

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $1,300–2,096

Durham to Tucson by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,877.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 12h.

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