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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tucson by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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
    $501–1,103

  2. Bus via 12th Av/Canada St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park
    13h
    $62–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 34m
    $164–334

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 58m
    $77–132

  5. Drive 501.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tucsoncar car 501.1 mi
    8h 5m
    $92–133

  6. 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
    $151–388

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest 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 $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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