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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Tucson Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SBA - TUS
    6h 32m
    $60–342

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    13h 5m
    $127–188

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 52m
    $194–397

  4. Drive 578.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tucson Stationcar car 578.6 mi
    9h 24m
    $106–153

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 12m
    $210–457

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    7h 41m
    $541–1,180

  7. Bus via Tucson Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    13h 45m
    $144–207

Santa Barbara to Tucson Station by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tucson Station, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 5m.

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