Tucson Area Map - The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

Getting To & Around Tucson

The best way to get around Tucson is by car. Although there are several public transportation options, you'll need your own wheels to reach top sites like Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Rental rates are reasonable, and there are rental stations in town and at the Tucson International Airport (TUS), which is located about 10 miles south of downtown.

Although you can choose to fly into TUS, you'll find that airfare to Phoenix is cheaper. You can choose to rent a car and drive the 112 miles -- southeast along I-10 -- to Tucson, or you can hop on the Arizona Shuttle, which will cost around $39 to $45 each way.