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

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

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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
    $60–352

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    13h 40m
    $89–141

  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
    $157–349

  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 10m
    $200–457

  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
    $374–822

  7. Bus via 12th Av/Canada St

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    13h 42m
    $105–145

Santa Barbara to Tucson Station by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest 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 United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Tucson Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Tucson Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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