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How to get fromSanta Clara to Tucsonby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Clara to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SJC - TUS
    5h 48m
    $98–492

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    18h 15m
    $208–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    20h 55m
    $112–165

  4. Drive 826.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Tucsoncar car 826.6 mi
    13h 35m
    $151–218

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SFO - TUS
    5h 20m
    $215–770

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane OAK - TUS
    6h 48m
    $114–577

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 48m
    $232–328

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 43m
    $384–562

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 45m
    $205–1,005

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    22h 29m
    $294–616

  11. Bus via Nogales

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Nogalesbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Tucsonbus bus Guadalajara
    26h 7m
    $130–197

Santa Clara to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucson twice daily. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 17h 45m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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