South Tucson, AZ is a small city located just south of Tucson, AZ. Despite its small size, South Tucson offers residents and visitors alike plenty of transportation options. The city provides its own public bus service that runs throughout the city and connects to the larger regional route system. There is also a commuter rail line that links South Tucson to downtown Tucson and surrounding outlying areas. Taxicabs are available for hire as well as ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. For those travelling further afield, Phoenix-Tucson International Airport is only 30 miles away from South Tucson. Whether you’re travelling through town or heading far away, South Tucson offers plenty of convenient transportation options to make your journey easier.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Tucson takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Tucson get to work:
- 71.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit