Tombstone travel guide

Tombstone Tourism | Tombstone Guide

You're Going to Love Tombstone

With a population of 1,312, Tombstone is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tombstone to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tombstone

Tombstone in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tombstone in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tombstone in June, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Tombstone, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Tombstone

Plane

Although Tombstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 58 miles from Tombstone. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tombstone include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Tombstone departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tombstone. The train journey from Tombstone to Los Angeles takes 9h 38m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $161 for a 26h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tombstone is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 167 miles from Tombstone. You’ll find branches of Carzi and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Tombstone. From San Diego, the bus ride to Tombstone takes 685 miles and will cost you around $138. From Denver, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 1250 miles.

Plane

Although Tombstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 58 miles from Tombstone. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tombstone include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Tombstone departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tombstone. The train journey from Tombstone to Los Angeles takes 9h 38m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $161 for a 26h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tombstone is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 167 miles from Tombstone. You’ll find branches of Carzi and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Tombstone. From San Diego, the bus ride to Tombstone takes 685 miles and will cost you around $138. From Denver, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 1250 miles.

Airports near Tombstone

Airlines serving Tombstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tombstone

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $112 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Host Inn Tombstone and Tombstone Grand Hotel, a Baymont by Wyndham.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tombstone

Most booked hotels in Tombstone

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 285 reviews)
$145+
Sagebrush Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1048 reviews)
$129+
Tombstone Grand Hotel, a Baymont by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1465 reviews)
$126+
Trail Rider's Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$98+
Landmark Lookout Lodge
0 stars
Good (6.3, 993 reviews)
$114+
Budget Host Inn Tombstone
2 stars
Good (6.2, 463 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Tombstone

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tombstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tombstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.