Bus Transfers To and From Tucson Airport

Upon arrival at Tucson International Airport (TUS), passengers can choose from several ground transportation services, including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, hotel shuttle services, and buses.

Sun Tran Public Buses (Tucson, Arizona)

Two routes of Sun Tran, the region’s public transit system, make regular stops at Tucson International Airport.

The bus stop for the airport is in front of the main terminal. Follow signs to the Ground Transportation Center. Exit Baggage Claim and cross the roadway.

The Sun Tran stop is to your right on the first island.

Fare

The regular cash fare is $1.75. Pay for the exact amount. Drivers do not have change for the overpayment. Cash fare customers must pay the fare for each leg of a trip.

Sun Tran Bus Route No. 11

Route 11 – Alvernon Way – North from the airport travels along Palo Verde Road and Alvernon Way through midtown to the Tucson Jewish Community Center near Dodge Boulevard and River Road.

Departures from the airport are scheduled on weekdays about every half hour 5:25 a.m.-5:55 p.m. and then hourly until 11 p.m. Saturday departures are hourly 5:35 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

Sunday and holiday departures are hourly from 5:55 a.m.-to 6:55 p.m. Scheduled travel time between the airport, and Broadway/Alvernon is 35 minutes and to Dodge/River is an hour.

South to the airport make certain your bus is marked “Airport.” Some Route 11 buses go to the Laos Transit Center instead.

Sun Tran Bus Route No. 25

Route 25 – South Park Ave – North from the airport travels to the Laos Transit Center, 205 W. Irvington Road, then to Park Avenue to Broadway into downtown Tucson.

Weekday departures from the airport are every half-hour 4:10 a.m.-7:40 p.m., then hourly until 11:40 p.m.

Saturday departures are hourly 5:40 a.m.-7:40 p.m. Sunday and holiday departures are hourly from 6:25 a.m.-7:25 p.m. Scheduled travel time between the airport and the Laos Transit Center is about 25 minutes, and to 6th Avenue and Pennington Street downtown is 40 minutes.

For complete information on the schedule, fares, and route of Tucson Sun Tran Public Buses, please visit https://www.suntran.com/