Tucson Gem Show Shuttles
ATTENTION: Due to Covid-19, Tucson Gem Show Shuttles have been moved to Winter 2023.
The city of Tucson as well as many of the Tucson Gem Shows offer free shuttle to help you get from show to show. Park at the JOGS Tucson Gem Show for FREE PARKING (over 1,000 parking spots) and after you visit the JOGS Show, take the free GemRide Shuttle to many other Shows in Tucson! The shuttle is operated during late January and early February. The GemRide shuttle is provided by the City of Tucson and Park Tucson during the Gem Show. You can also view the Tucson Gem Show Map if you want to see where all the shows are located.
Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels offer free shuttles to their guests either to and from the airport, or to surrounding locations. Each hotel has a different shuttle policy and availability. We have contacted some of the hotels near the JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry show and made a list of Tucson Gem Show Hotel Shuttles, but if your hotel is not on the list you will need to contact your hotel's front desk to ask about what hotel shuttles they have available. We also have a list of hotels available during the Tucson Gem Show if you haven't booked your hotel yet.
Kino Gem Loop Shuttle Map
The Kino Gem Loop covers the lower half of Tucson and is a free shuttle provided by the city of Tucson. There is a Hub Express Shuttle to the Downtown Gem Loop and Mineral & Fossil Loop available as well.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kino Shuttle/Parking Hub | Shuttle Dates | 1 Kino Shuttle/Parking Hub 2701 E. Milber St. Pkg | Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 2 | Kino Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressCopper Shuttle |
| 3 | G&LW Gem Mall | Apr 10 - 18, 2021 | Gem Mall 4475 S. Country Club Rd. (Michigan Ave.) | Wholesale Only | Kino ShuttleCopper Shuttle |
| 3 | G&LW Holidome | Apr 10 - 18, 2021 | Holidome 4475 S. Country Club Rd. | Wholesale Only | Kino ShuttleCopper Shuttle |
| 4 | JG&M Expo (Michigan St.) | Apr 8 - 25, 2021 | 3300 E. Michigan St. | Public Parking | Kino Shuttle |
| 5 | JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show | Jan 26 - Feb 6, 2022 | Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd. | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCopper ShuttleJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 6 | SRGJ Show (The Gem and Jewelry Show on Grant) | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Stay Tucson Inn & Suites 5251 S. Julian Drive | Public Parking | Kino Shuttle |
| 6 | The Best Bead Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Stay Tucson Inn & Suites 5251 S. Julian Drive | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 7 | Arizona Independent Warehouse Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Wholesale Warehouse Building 1500 E. Apache Park Place | Wholesale Only | Kino Shuttle |
Copper Shuttle
The Copper Shuttle covers the three biggest shows in lower Tucson, and is provided for free by the three shows it travels to.
The Copper Shuttle will run * Dates to be determined * at 10 am - 6 pm, last day 10 am - 4pm.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G&LW Gem Mall | Apr 10 - 18, 2021 | Gem Mall 4475 S. Country Club Rd. (Michigan Ave.) | Wholesale Only | Kino ShuttleCopper Shuttle |
| 2 | G&LW Holidome | Apr 10 - 18, 2021 | Holidome 4475 S. Country Club Rd. | Wholesale Only | Kino ShuttleCopper Shuttle |
| 3 | JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show | Jan 26 - Feb 6, 2022 | Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd. | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCopper ShuttleJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 4 | Kino Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressCopper Shuttle |
Ruby Express Shuttle
The Ruby Express Shuttle goes between the Kino Gem Show and JOGS Show at in the southern half of Tucson, and is an easy way to travel between the southern shows and the Downtown shows as its third stop is the Red Lion Inn downtown as part of a loop. This shuttle is provided for free by the shows it travels to.
The Ruby Express Shuttle will run * Dates to be determined * at 10 am - 6 pm.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show | Jan 26 - Feb 6, 2022 | Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd. | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCopper ShuttleJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 2 | GIGM Show (Globex Gem & Mineral Show/Red Lion Inn) | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | Red Lion Inn 222 S. Freeway Rd. | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 3 | AGTA GemFair | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church | Wholesale Only | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
JOGS-AGTA Limo Shuttle (Diamond Road)
The JOGS-AGTA Limo Shuttle is a free luxury limo ride offered to registered Buyers of the JOGS and AGTA shows. This limo is provided by the two shows it travels between. The limo is only offered on the days the JOGS Show and AGTA show share.
The Diamond Road Limo will run * Dates to be determined * at 10 am - 6 pm, last day 10 am - 4 pm (it runs the days the AGTA show is open, while JOGS is open for longer).
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGTA GemFair | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church | Wholesale Only | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 2 | JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show | Jan 26 - Feb 6, 2022 | Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd. | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCopper ShuttleJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
Downtown Gem Loop Shuttle Map
The Downtown Gem Loop Shuttle covers downtown Tucson and is a free shuttle provided by the city of Tucson. There is a Hub Express Shuttle to the Kino Gem Loop available as well.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Mercado Shuttle/Parking Hub | Shuttle Dates | Downtown at 201 S. Linda Ave. Corner of Cushing St. & Linda Ave. | Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 1 | African Art Village | Apr 8 - 26, 2021 | 279 S. Linda Ave. (W. Cushing St.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 2 | GIGM Show (Globex Gem & Mineral Show/Red Lion Inn) | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | Red Lion Inn 222 S. Freeway Rd. | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 2 | Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 292 S. Freeway Ave. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 3 | Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show | Apr 8 - 25, 2021 | Ramada Tucson Conference Center 777 W. Cushing St. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 4 | GIGM Show Motel 6 (formerly Howard Johnson) | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | Motel 6, 1010 South Freeway (Congress & I-10) | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 4 | GIGM Show (Quality Inn Gem & Mineral Show) | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | Quality Inn 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 5 | Tucson Showplace | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | 1530 S. Freeway Ave. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 6 | 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show | Apr 8 - 25, 2021 | 600 W. 22nd St. (via I-10 Service Road) | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 7 | Sonoran Glass Art Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Sonoran Glass School 633 W. 18th St. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 8 | JG&M Expo | Apr 8 - 25, 2021 | 601 W Simpson St. | Public Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 9 | AGTA GemFair | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church | Wholesale Only | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 9 | Tucson Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave. | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 10 | Congress Street Entertainment District & Parking | Shuttle Dates | 50 N. Fifth Ave., next to Hotel Congress, across the street from Depot Plaza Parking Garage | Parking | Downtown Shuttle |
| 11 | Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | El Conquistador, 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
| 11 | Granada Avenue Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 350 N. Granada Ave. (W St. Mary's Rd.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
| 11 | Granada Show Gallery | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Granada Gallery House 338 N. Granada Ave. (St. Mary's Rd.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
Mineral & Fossil Loop Shuttle Map
The Mineral & Fossil Loop Shuttle covers the upper half of Tucson and is a free shuttle provided by the city of Tucson. There is a Hub Express Shuttle to the Kino Gem Loop available as well.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown West Shuttle/Parking Hub | Shuttle Dates | Downtown at 201 S. Linda Ave. | Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 2 | Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | El Conquistador, 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
| 2 | Fine Minerals International | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 450 N. Granada Ave. (W St. Mary's Rd.) | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 2 | Granada Avenue Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 350 N. Granada Ave. (W St. Mary's Rd.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
| 2 | Granada Show Gallery | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Granada Gallery House 338 N. Granada Ave. (St. Mary's Rd.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleMineral Shuttle |
| 3 | Main Ave Fossil & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 1223-1243 N. Main Ave. (GMI Building, across street) | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 4 | Executive Inn Fossil, Mineral & Gems Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Fortuna Inn Suites 333 W. Drachman St. | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 5 | American Indian Exposition | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Quality Inn Flamingo Ballroom 1300 N. Stone Ave. | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 6 | Madagascar Minerals Gem Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 201 W. Lester St. | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 7 | 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Top-Gem Minerals Buildings 1835 and 1893 N. 11th Ave. (Parking: 1820 N. Oracle Rd.) | Wholesale Only | Mineral Shuttle |
| 8 | Just Minerals Event | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Elks Lodge 385 1800 N. Oracle Rd. | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 9 | 1801 Oracle Mineral Gem & Fossil Show | Apr 7 - 25, 2021 | Sun Gemstone, LLC 1801 N. Oracle Rd. | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 9 | Mineral City Show | Apr 9 - 24, 2021 | 516 & 532 W Lester Street and 445 & 525 & 531 W Plata Street | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 10 | Mineral & Fossil Co-op | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 1635 N. Oracle Rd. | Wholesale Only | Mineral Shuttle |
| 10 | Mineral & Fossil Marketplace | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | 1333 North Oracle Road | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 12 | Tucson's New Mineral Show (TNMS) | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | The Slaughterhouse 1102 W. Grant Road | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
| 14 | Fossil & Mineral Alley | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Days Inn Tucson City Center 665 N Freeway (formerly Ramada) | Public Parking | Mineral Shuttle |
Casino Del Sol Gem Loop Shuttle Map
The Casino Del Sol Express shuttles guests looking to attend the shows at hte Casino Del Sol from the Downtown Mercado Shuttle Hub and the Kino Shuttle/Parking Hub and is a free shuttle provided by the city of Tucson. There is a Hub Express Shuttle to the Downtown Gem Loop and Mineral & Fossil Loop available as well.
| # | Show | Dates | Location | Parking | Shuttles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Mercado Shuttle/Parking Hub | Shuttle Dates | Downtown at 201 S. Linda Ave. Corner of Cushing St. & Linda Ave. | Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 1 | African Art Village | Apr 8 - 26, 2021 | 279 S. Linda Ave. (W. Cushing St.) | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 2 | Colors of the Stone | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. | Public Parking | Casino Del Sol Express |
| 2 | The Best Bead Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Stay Tucson Inn & Suites 5251 S. Julian Drive | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 2 | To Bead True Blue | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Casino Del Sol 5655 West Valencia Road | Public Parking | Casino Del Sol Express |
| 3 | AGTA GemFair | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church | Wholesale Only | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressJOGS-AGTA ShuttleRuby Express Shuttle |
| 3 | Kino Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way | Public Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol ExpressCopper Shuttle |
| 3 | Tucson Gem & Mineral Show | Jan 1 - 1, 3000 | Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave. | Public Parking | Downtown ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
| 1 | Kino Shuttle/Parking Hub | Shuttle Dates | 1 Kino Shuttle/Parking Hub 2701 E. Milber St. Pkg | Parking | Kino ShuttleCasino Del Sol Express |
JCK Shuttle
The JCK Show Shuttle is run by the JCK Show and is not part of the official GemRide shuttles.
If you want to take the GemRide shuttle to get to the JCK Shuttle, the closest stop seems to be at the AGTA show on the Downtown Gem Loop (green map). Another option is to start at the JOGS Show, then take the JOGS-AGTA Limo to the AGTA show.
Maps of Parking Garages/Lots where you can Park & Catch GemRide
- Downtown Shuttle/Parking Hub - 201 S. Linda Ave. (pdf)
- Kino Gem Loop Shuttle/ Parking Hub - 2701 E. Milber St. (pdf)
- City-State Garage - 498 W. Congress St. (pdf)
- Tucson Convention Center - 260 S. Church Ave. (pdf)
Parking Garages near Stop #10 of GemRide's Downtown Gem Loop
- Centro Garage - 345 E. Congress St. (pdf)
- Depot Plaza Garage - 45 N. 5th Ave. (pdf)
- Pennington Street Garage - 110 E. Pennington St. (pdf)
Tucson Gem Show Shuttle Schedule
The Tucson Gem Show Shuttles will help you travel around the Tucson Gem Show without needing a car. The shuttles are FREE and anyone may ride them.* The below schedule is from 2017, but MS Transportation says it is going to be similar for future shows.| Parking Hubs & Gem Show Stops | MS Transportation Routes | JCK | GemRide Routes | ||||||||||
| Blue | Copper | Emerald | Gold | Red 1 | Red 2 | Diamond | SRGJ Route | JCK Route | Downtown Gem Loop | Kino Gem Loop | Mineral & Dossil Loop | Casino Del Sol Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING HUB - Downtown West, 201 S. Linda Ave. & Congress St. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| PARKING HUB - Kino South, 2701 E. Milber St. & Country Club Rd. | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| PARKING HUB - Simpson Street, 601 W. Simpson St. & S. Freeway | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| 1801 Oracle Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show / Sun Gemstones Building | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show / Top Gem Minerals Buildings | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| African Art Village, 301 S. Linda Ave. New Location | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| AGTA GemFair Tucson / Tucson Convention Center | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| American Indian Arts Exposition / Quality Inn Flamingo Ballroom | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Arizona Independent Warehouse Show | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show / Hotel Tucson City Center | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Best Bead Show / Quality Inn & Suites New Location | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Colors of the Stone: A Gem Show / Casino Del Sol New Show! | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Executive Inn Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show / Fortuna Inn Suites | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Fine Minerals International Show | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Fossil & Mineral Alley / Ramada Ltd. Motel | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| G& LW Tucson Gem Show / Gem Mall (Fiesta & Cactus Tents) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| G& LW Tucson Gem Show / Holidome (Ballroom, Marketplace & Pavilion Tents) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Gem & Jam Festival / Pima County Fairgrounds | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gem & Jewelry Show on Grant / Grand Lute Motel | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| GIGM / Globe-X Gem & Mineral Show / Red Lion Inn (formerly Days Inn) | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| GIGM / Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| GIGM / Quality Inn Gem & Mineral Show | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| GJX Gem & Jewelry Show / GJX Pavilion Tent | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Granada Avenue Mineral Show | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Granada Gallery | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| JCK Tucson / Marriott Starr Pass Resort | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| JG& M Exposition at Michigan Street | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| JG& M Exposition at Simpson Street | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show / Tucson Expo Center | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Just Minerals Event / Elks Lodge 385 | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Kent's Jewelry, Lapidary & Tool Show / Kent's Tools Store | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Kino Gem & Mineral Show / Kino Sports Complex Tents | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Madagascar Minerals Gem Show / Norcross-Madagascar Gallery & Warehouse | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Main Avenue Fossil & Mineral Show / GMI Duiloing & Tents | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mineral & Fossil Co-op | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mineral & Fossil Marketplace | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Miners Co-op Rock Show / Mike Jacobs Sports Park (Marana, Arizona) | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show / Riverpark Inn Motel | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Sonoran Glass Art Show / Sonoran Glass School | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| To Bead True Blue / Casino Del Sol New Location | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tucson Bead Show / Casino Del Sol New Location | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tucson Gem & Mineral Show / Tucson Convention Center | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tucson Showplace | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tucson's New Mineral Show / The Slaughterhouse New Location | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Westward Look Mineral Show / Westward Look Resort | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Whole Bead Show / Viscount Suite Motel | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Intervals | 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 25 Minutes | 30 Minutes | ||||