What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $75 - $120 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Wilson-Colgate and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Anaheim-Cerritos, Huntington Park, 12th Av/Canada St and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Tucson is 466 miles. The road distance is 479.7 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $290 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Tucson bus from?

Costa Mesa to Tucson bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Huntington Park station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Tucson train from?

Costa Mesa to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train, bus or fly from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Tucson bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Tucson bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Tucson station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Tucson train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Tucson is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Costa Mesa to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 837+ hotels available in Tucson.

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Fly Long Beach Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tucson (TUS)plane LGB - TUS
4h 35m
$180–745
Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Macarthurbus
2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
5h 19m
$74–424
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
12h 46m
$291–462
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus Huntington Park / ...
13h 43m
$78–111
Drive 476.9 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Tucsoncar 476.9 mi
7h 43m
$87–126
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 30m
$190–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Tucsonbus Cbx
15h 14m
$77–112

Costa Mesa to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 463.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tucson (TUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Tucson Amtrak Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 12h 46m.

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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

There are 7 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

Fly Long Beach Airport to Tucson

Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

Train (Amtrak)

Bus via Los Angeles

Drive 476.9 mi

Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, bus

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