Getting Here and Around

Saguaro National Park's two distinct sections flank the city of Tucson and are each about a half-hour drive from the center of the city. To reach Tucson Mountain District (west section) from Interstate 10, take exit 242 or exit 257, then go west on Speedway Boulevard (the name will change to Gates Pass Road), follow it to Kinney Road, and turn right. To reach Rincon Mountain District (east section) from Interstate 10, take exit 275, then go north on Houghton Rd. for 10 miles. Turn right on Escalante and left onto Old Spanish Trail, and the Park will be on the right side. If you're coming from town, go east on Speedway Boulevard to Houghton Road. Turn right on Houghton and left onto Old Spanish Trail. In the western section, Bajada Loop Drive takes you through the park and to various trailheads; Cactus Forest Drive does the same for the eastern section. There is no public transportation to or within Saguaro.