There are 7 ways to get from Orange County to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
2h 41m$109–504Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
12h 1m$68–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
11h 31m$171–353Drive 470.7 mi
- Drive from Orange County to Tucsoncar 470.7 mi
7h 38m$86–125Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 8m$329–769Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
5h 17m$518–1,136Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus Cbx
13h 32m$80–111
Orange County to Tucson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Tucson is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to Tucson is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Civic Center-Main and arriving at Tucson via Katella + Harbor and San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange County 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 11h 31m.
The distance between Orange County and Tucson is 433 miles. The road distance is 473.5 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Orange County to Tucson, including transfers.
Orange County to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.
Orange County to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Orange County to Tucson is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 11h 31m, you could also bus via San Bernardino, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Orange County to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Orange County to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Tucson is 473 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Orange County to Tucson.
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