Discover the Cosmos at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Tucson Mountain Park, head southeast on Tucson Mountain Park Road. Merge onto Ajo Way (AZ-86 E) and continue for approximately 4 miles. Take the exit for I-10 N toward Phoenix. Merge onto I-10 N and continue for about 5 miles. Take exit 257A for Speedway Blvd. and turn left onto E Speedway Blvd. Continue for about 2 miles until you reach E University Blvd. Turn right onto E University Blvd, and after about half a mile, the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will be on your left at 1601 E University Blvd.

• Public Transportation

  To use public transportation from Tucson Mountain Park, first, you will need to reach the nearest bus stop. Depending on your location in the park, find a stop for the Sun Tran bus service. Board a bus heading towards the Tucson Downtown area. Transfer to Bus Route 3 at the Downtown transit center, which will take you to the University of Arizona. Alight at the stop near E University Blvd and follow the road west for about 10 minutes on foot. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will be located at 1601 E University Blvd on your right.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium' or the address '1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721' into the app. The driver will take you directly to the center, with the journey from Tucson Mountain Park taking approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Be prepared for a fare that can range from $20 to $40 depending on the time of day and demand.