What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Tucson is to bus via Phoenix which costs $75 - $110 and takes 21h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $90 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via 12th Av/Canada St and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Tucson?

The distance between Sacramento and Tucson is 776 miles. The road distance is 872.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 19h 57m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Sacramento to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Tucson bus from?

Sacramento to Tucson bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Tucson train from?

Sacramento to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train, bus or fly from Sacramento to Tucson?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 19h 57m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 25h 1m.

Where does the Sacramento to Tucson bus arrive?

Sacramento to Tucson bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Tucson station.

Where does the Sacramento to Tucson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Tucson is 873 miles. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Sacramento to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Tucson?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to Tucson?

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Sacramento to Tucson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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Fly Sacramento International Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tucson (TUS)plane SMF - TUS
4h 15m
$92–483
Bus via Phoenix
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2042 / ...
21h 43m
$79–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus Sacramento
19h 57m
$136–192
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
25h 1m
$276–609
Drive 867.5 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Tucsoncar 867.5 mi
14h 4m
$159–229
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SMF - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 50m
$202–298
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tucson (TUS)plane OAK - TUS
8h
$117–547
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane SFO - TUS
7h 5m
$242–810

Sacramento to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

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25h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Sacramento to Tucson 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 18h 20m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson

Ave. Duration: 2h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 55m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 47m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $95–490

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Saturday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 1h 53m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55–310

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $55–320

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix via Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $60–330

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Tucson via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 21m
When: Saturday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–490

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 56m
When: Saturday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Tucson via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $160–700

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $80–420

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 10m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $80–420

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $80–420

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $75–410

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