How to get from South Tucson to Catalina by bus?

From South Tucson to Catalina by bus

To get from South Tucson to Catalina in Tucson, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from 6th Av/33rd St (Se) station to Downtown Ronstadt Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Ina/Via Ponte (Sw) station to Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1616
Bus - 401401
Walk to Catalina
Leaves from 6th Av/33rd St (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Av/33rd St (Se)
    ID 6A33(SE)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    18 Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(021)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(016)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 Thornydale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ina/Oracle (Nw)
    ID INOR(NW)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ina/Via Ponte (Sw)
    ID INVP(SW)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tohono Chul Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se)
    ID HAOR(SE)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catalina
    Walk to
    Catalina
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Tucson to Catalina by bus via 23, 16 and 401

To get from South Tucson to Catalina in Tucson, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from 29th St/6th Av (Se) station to Downtown Ronstadt Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Ina/Via Ponte (Sw) station to Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 1616
Bus - 401401
Walk to Catalina
Leaves from 29th St/6th Av (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    29th St/6th Av (Se)
    ID 296A(SE)
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    23 Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(023)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(016)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 Thornydale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ina/Oracle (Nw)
    ID INOR(NW)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ina/Via Ponte (Sw)
    ID INVP(SW)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tohono Chul Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se)
    ID HAOR(SE)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catalina
    Walk to
    Catalina
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Tucson to Catalina

The distance between South Tucson, Tucson and Catalina, Tucson is approximately 25.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Tucson to Catalina by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tucson – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Tucson

South Tucson is located at South Tucson, Tucson and the nearest public transit station is 6th Av/33rd St (Se).

Bus stations close to South Tucson:

  • 6th Av/33rd St (Se)
  • 6th Av/36th St (Ne)
  • 6th Av/37th St (Nw)

Public transit stations close to Catalina, Tucson

Catalina is located at Catalina, Tucson and the nearest public transit station is Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se).

Bus stations close to Catalina:

  • Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se)

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Tucson to Catalina by bus via 23, 16 and 401

To get from South Tucson to Catalina in Tucson, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from 29th St/6th Av (Se) station to Downtown Ronstadt Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Ina/Via Ponte (Sw) station to Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 1616
Bus - 401401
Walk to Catalina
Leaves from 29th St/6th Av (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    29th St/6th Av (Se)
    ID 296A(SE)
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    23 Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(023)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Ronstadt Center
    ID RTC(016)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 Thornydale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ina/Oracle (Nw)
    ID INOR(NW)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ina/Via Ponte (Sw)
    ID INVP(SW)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tohono Chul Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ss/Hawser St/Oracle (Se)
    ID HAOR(SE)
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catalina
    Walk to
    Catalina
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Tucson to Catalina?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 16, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Tucson to Catalina?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 16, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Tucson and Catalina in Tucson?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Tucson to Catalina in Tucson?

    The 18 bus line goes from 6th Av/33rd St (Se) station near South Tucson to 18 Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 18 Downtown station near Catalina in Tucson

  • How long does it take to travel from South Tucson to Catalina in Tucson by bus?

    The total travel time between South Tucson and Catalina in Tucson by bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Tucson to get to Catalina in Tucson?

    Get on the 18 bus from the 6th Av/33rd St (Se) stop near South Tucson in Tucson.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Tucson and Catalina in Tucson?

    Get off the bus at the 18 Downtown stop, which is closest to Catalina in Tucson.