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TUS

Tucson International Airport

Tucson, United States

Where to start
Uber, Lyft, Hum, or an official taxi are the simplest door-to-door choices

Uber, Lyft, Hum, or an official taxi are the simplest door-to-door choices. Sun Tran works well if its routes fit your destination. The main trap is the islands: app rides use the first island, taxis the second, shuttles and hotel vans the third.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Authorized airport app ride; first island after crossing the first roadway.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteAuthorized airport app ride; first island after crossing the first roadway.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Same first-island pickup area.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteSame first-island pickup area.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Official taxi

taxi

Second-island taxi pickup outside baggage claim

AvailabilityAirport-listed taxi service.
Pickup NoteStand on the second island outside baggage claim; four operators under contract with the Tucson Airport Authority.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Sun Tran Route 25 / Route 11

transit

Public transit from the first island; Route 25 serves downtown

AvailabilityCheck the current schedule.
Pickup NoteAirport stop on the first island, right side. Route 25 is the more useful downtown-oriented option.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Pre-arranged shuttle / car service

shuttle

Shared vans and car services with counters in baggage claim

AvailabilityArrange with the operator.
Pickup NoteArizona Stagecoach (shared-ride van) and LTS (limo/town car) have counters in baggage claim. Pre-arranged services also run into Sonora, Mexico.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Exit baggage claim on the lower level toward Ground Transportation. App rides use the first island after crossing the first roadway, with the driver arriving on your left.

Taxi

Continue to the second island outside baggage claim; four operators are under contract with the Tucson Airport Authority.

Shuttle

Shared vans and hotel shuttles use the third island.

Transit

Sun Tran uses the first island on the right; Routes 11 and 25 serve different corridors.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Request your app ride only after reaching the signed first-island area; vehicles do not wait there in advance.
  • Taxi is not on the rideshare island — continue to the second.
  • Sun Tran is first island, right side; check direction, as Routes 11 and 25 serve different corridors.
  • Shared shuttles and hotel vans use the third island.
  • For very late arrivals, use the staffed taxi process or a pre-arranged service.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get Uber or Lyft at TUS?

After baggage claim, follow Ground Transportation / App Rides, cross the first roadway, use the first island.

Where are taxis at Tucson airport?

On the second island outside baggage claim.

Is there public transit from TUS?

Yes — Sun Tran Routes 11 and 25; Route 25 is more useful for downtown trips.