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How to get fromMichigan to Tucsonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Tucson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane DTW - TUS
    8h 49m
    $252–1,202

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane GRR - TUS
    9h 53m
    $174–804

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    44h 49m
    $1,094–1,802

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    45h 58m
    $356–572

  5. Drive  1,933.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Tucsoncar car 1,933.4 mi
    32h 36m
    $320–462

  6. Fly Detroit to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DTW - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 41m
    $242–687

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    10h 53m
    $309–1,154

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    11h 8m
    $222–757

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 48m
    $184–489

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $1,354–2,137

Michigan to Tucson by tram, train, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration44h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,094Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,685.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Broadway/Country Club via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 45h 58m.

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