Transfer to/from - Tucson airport (TUS)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Lyft, Uber and Turo vehicles pick up passengers in front of the terminal. Exit the baggage claim area towards the main parking lot and cross the first road. You will find your driver to your left, on the first island.

Bus

Sun Tran (Tel +1 520 792 9222) offers free services from the stop located in front of the terminal, on the first island. The trip to downtown Tucson takes about 25 min.

- Line 11: El Pueblo Center, Roy Laos Transit Center, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Banner University Medical Center, MVD, La Frontera Center, Desert View High School, Palo Verde High School, Butterfield Park, Randolph Recreation Center, Catalina High School, Jewish Community Center, Tucson Botanical Gardens (every 30-60 minutes, weekdays from 5:25 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 5:35 am to 7:35 pm, Sundays from 5:55 am to 6:55 pm).

- Line 25: Roy Laos Transit Center, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, El Pueblo Center, Sunnyside High School, Downtown, Ronstadt Transit Center, Greyhound Bus Station, Innovation Tech High School, Tucson Marketplace at the Bridges, La Frontera Center (every 30-60 minutes, weekdays from 4:10 am to 11:40 pm, Saturdays from 5:40 am to 7:40 pm, Sundays from 6:25 am to 7:25 pm).

Numerous private operators offer transportation to the Greater Tucson area and the surroundings.

Taxi

The stops are located outside the baggage claim area, crossing the first two roads, on the second island. The official operators are VIP Taxi (Tel +1 520 300 3000) and Yellow Cab (Tel +1 520 300 0000). The travel time to the city center is about 20 minutes and the minimum fare is USD12.00.

Rent a Car

Private shuttle operators

Greater Tucson:
A-Run Transportation (Tel +1 520 878 8029)
AAR Total Transportation (Tel +1 520 339 3394)
Adobe Transportation (Tel +1 520 745 5940)
Arizona GO! (Tel +1 888 603 1766)
B&B Transportation (Tel +1 520 883 0384)
Catalina Transportation (Tel +1 520 624 5466)
Diamond Transportation (Tel +1 520 825 8888)
Driver Elite Transportation (Tel +1 520 331 9400)
EZ Way Shuttle (Tel +1 520 889 4834)
Integrity Transportation (Tel +1 520 733 1849)
Jacks Preferred Transportation (Tel +1 520 468 1656)
JK Transportation (Tel +1 520 241 1234)
JTS Transportation (Tel +1 520 261 5660)
LeChic Transport (Tel +1 520 395 6705)
Limoport Transportation (Tel +1 520 529 7400)
Roadrunner Transportation (Tel +1 520 977 5555)
Starr Transportation (Tel +1 520 544 7895)
Top Shelf Transportation (Tel +1 520 661 0342)
Tribute Transportation (Tel +1 520 661 8289)
Tucson Mountain Shuttle (Tel +1 520 403 1368)
Tucson Stagecoach (Tel +1 520 889 1000)

Sahuarita, Green Valley, Tubac, Rio Rico, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita:
Arizona GO! (Tel +1 888 603 1766)
B&B Transportation (Tel +1 520 883 0384)
Cavalier Express (Tel +1 520 625 1055)
Green Valley Transportation Service (Tel +1 520 548 5858)
JTS Transportation (Tel +1 520 261 5660)
Sky Net Enterprises (Tel +1 480 747 2105)
Tucson Stagecoach (Tel +1 520 889 1000)

Benson, Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, Bisbee, Tombstone, Willcox, Douglas:
Arizona GO! (Tel +1 888 603 1766)
B&B Transportation (Tel +1 520 883 0384)
Express Shuttle (Tel +1 520 439 8294)
Huachuaca Shuttle (Tel +1 520 439 0439)
JTS Transportation (Tel +1 520 261 5660)
Slick's Shuttle (Tel +1 520 458 1888)

Tourist and charter services:
All Aboard America! (Tel +1 480 962 6202)
Citizen Auto Stage - Gray Line (Tel +1 520 622 8811)
Mountain View Tours (Tel +1 520 292 1183)
Tucson Mountain Shuttle (Tel +1 520 403 1368)

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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