Pickup Location / Where to meet your Tucson Airport shuttle driver?
To reach airport transportation services, follow the signs for ground transportation. Exit the Baggage Claim area and cross the first roadway to get to the designated pick-up area.
- Shuttles are to your right on the second island.
- Sun Tran is to your right on the first island.
- Lyft and Uber are to your left on the first island.
- Taxis are to your left on the second island.
Tucson International Airport is a joint-use airport located around 8 miles from Tucson city center in Arizona. It’s one of the busiest in the country, right after Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
In addition to several affordable and convenient on-site parking services, TUS offers an array of ground transportation services. So, if you’re not driving, there are many Tucson Airport transfers to choose from; keep reading for more information on each service. Drivers may use the address below to get driving directions to TUS.
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
7250 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85756, United States
Ground Transportation
Having several options, travelers searching for a comfortable ride to/from the airport should check out all of them before booking. That’s why we’re going to provide you with an informative guide to Tucson Airport transportation. Depending on your travel needs and budget, choose one of the following transfers: Tucson Airport shuttle, Uber/Lyft, taxi service, private car, public transit, or rental car.
Tucson Airport Shuttle
Airport passengers flying into or out of TUS are fortunate to have a variety of great Tucson Airport shuttle options. Many shuttle providers meet arriving passengers inside the Baggage Claim area, while the standard shuttle pick-up location is on the third island in front of the airport’s main terminal.
If searching for shared-ride shuttle operators, we’ve singled out the top 3 options:
- Tucson Stagecoach Express offers reliable airport transportation and has a broad span of destinations. Its focus is on providing shuttle service to Phoenix Sky Harbor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, but you can arrange a shuttle ride to/from many other locations. For more info, call 480-982-2555 or 1-855-982-2555.
- Tucson Mountain Shuttle is your go-to choice if searching for a Tucson Airport shuttle to Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon. It offers upfront pricing and dependable transfers that you can book online in a few simple steps. The prices are in the list below, but you can get $5 off if you like their Facebook page.
- Arizona GO (former Wildcats Xpress) also provides shared shuttles and door-to-door service to passengers at TUS, PHX, and AZA. The simplest way to contact them is by filling out a form on their website, and they will reach out to you.
| Tucson Airport Shuttle to… |
Shuttle Provider |
Price |
| Downtown Tucson |
Stagecoach Express Shuttle |
€25 |
| The University of Arizona |
Stagecoach Express Shuttle |
€26 |
| Sabino Canyon |
Tucson Mountain Shuttle |
€40 |
| Mt Lemmon Locations |
Tucson Mountain Shuttle |
€40 |
| Green Valley |
Stagecoach Express Shuttle |
€44 |
| Sierra Vista |
Huachuca Shuttle |
$77-$119 |
Looking for a ride from Tucson Airport to Phoenix Airport? There’s one shuttle option that you might find attractive. Groome Transportation offers daily shuttle rides from Tucson to PHX. Even though they don’t pick up at TUS, you can use another shuttle bus to get to the University of Arizona and then hop on a Groome shuttle to PHX. The shuttle fare is $43.
Hotel shuttles are the best choice for anyone who wants to book a room in a nearby hotel. Passengers who still haven’t booked it should see our list below and pick one of the listed establishments. All of them offer Tucson Airport transportation; call them to see if it’s a free shuttle service because some of them charge for the service.
| Hotel |
Phone Number |
| Baymont Inn & Suites Tucson Airport |
(520) 314-9249 |
| Best Western Tucson International Airport |
(520) 746-3932 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Airport |
(520) 573-0000 |
| DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park |
(520) 881-4200 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport |
(520) 746-0271 |
| Holiday Inn Express Tucson Airport |
(520) 889-6600 |
| Hyatt Place Tucson Airport |
(520) 295-0405 |
| Residence Inn Tucson Airport |
(520) 294-5522 |
| TownePlace Suites Tucson Airport |
(520) 294-6677 |
You can meet your hotel shuttle driver either in the Baggage Claim area or outside. After exiting Baggage Claim, cross the first roadway to the second and third islands, and hotel shuttles will be on your right.
Rideshare
Both Lyft and Uber pick up and drop off passengers at Tucson Airport, and you can meet your driver outside the main terminal. Follow the ground transportation signs, and the app-based transportation companies will be to your left on the first island.
We’ve listed a few popular destinations and Uber/Lyft’s lowest prices.
| Destination |
Uber |
Lyft |
| The University of Arizona |
$15.05 |
$15 |
| Tucson City Center |
$14.80 |
$18 |
| Marana |
$38.20 |
$42 |
Airport Taxi
Tucson International Airport has two official taxi operators — VIP Taxi and Yellow Cab. To reach the taxicab stand from the main terminal, exit Baggage Claim on the lower level and cross the roadways to the second island. If going from the C gates, cross the roadway toward the parking lot and turn right.
Taxi fares are set at $5.50 to start and $2.25 per mile. A minimum fare for Tucson Airport taxi services is $12. Since the University of Arizona is 8 miles away, the approximate taxi fare from TUS would be $23.50. So, the price is similar to some Tucson Airport shuttle services, but it’s more expensive than Uber and Lyft.
Call (520) 300-3000 for VIP Taxi or (520) 300-0000 for Yellow Cab.
Private Car Service
A wide range of companies offers reliable and convenient Tucson Airport transportation. See some of them in the list below, and don’t hesitate to contact the provider directly for reservations, fares, and other information.
| Car & Limo Service |
Phone Number |
| A1 Town Cars |
(520) 203-2218 |
| Adobe Transportation |
(520) 609-0591 |
| Allison Limousines |
(520) 888-5466 |
| Diamond Transportation |
(520) 825-8888 |
| Driver Elite Transportation |
(520) 331-9400 |
| GoldStar Town Car |
(520) 490-5406 |
| Integrity Transportation |
(520) 733-1849 |
| Roadrunner Transportation |
(520) 977-5555 |
| Tucson Towncars |
(520) 884-5997 |
| Uno Towncar Service |
(520) 247-1811 |
A1 Town Cars is a great choice, and they provide dependable point-to-point service 24 hours a day. Sedans are available at $60/hour. Also, there’s a list of fixed rates to numerous locations in the area, and some of them are listed below. Call (520) 203-2218 for more info or to arrange a ride.
- TUS to Downtown Tucson: $37.50
- TUS to Green Valley: $60
- TUS to Sierra Vista: $90
- Tucson Airport to Sky Harbor Airport/Gateway Airport:$275
Public Transportation
The region’s public transit service, Sun Tran, has two regular routes that stop at Tucson International Airport:
- Route 11 – Alvernon Way;
- Route 25 – South Park Ave.
The public bus stop is located in front of the main terminal; follow the signs to the first island of the ground transportation area. The regular fare is $1.75, but you may also purchase a SunGO card if you plan on using the bus service often. When using SunGO, the regular bus fare is $1.60.
Rental Car Services
To move at your own pace, rent a vehicle at TUS and travel independently. Several car rental agencies are in the Tucson Airport Rental Car Center, which is adjacent to the east exit of the terminal building. To reach it from Baggage Claim, use the link moving sidewalk from baggage carousel 7. The Rental Car Center includes the following companies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, and National.
Shuttle Fare has been helping passengers and offering in-depth transportation guides since 2008. In addition to the Tucson Airport Shuttle Guide, you may use our services and simple booking system to arrange a cheap Sky Harbor Airport Shuttle, Phoenix-Mesa Airport Shuttle, as well as transfers at airports around the world!
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