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How to get fromSanta Ana Airport (SNA) to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tucson

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    2h 32m
    $77–440

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    14h 29m
    $65–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 57m
    $202–390

  4. Drive 472.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tucsoncar car 472.8 mi
    7h 40m
    $87–125

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    4h
    $115–705

  6. Bus via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Los Angeles / ...
    14h 43m
    $125–180

Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tucson by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), 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 bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Station via Macarthur-Harbor, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles in around 12h 57m.

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