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

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

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    4h 27m
    $341–753

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    12h 49m
    $57–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 34m
    $274–434

  4. Drive  501.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tucsoncar car 501.1 mi
    8h 6m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 12m
    $146–378

  6. Bus via Western / Wilshire

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Los Angeles / ...
    13h 58m
    $93–124

Santa Monica to Tucson by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route every 4 hours.

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