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How to get fromTucson to Montecitoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tucson to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane TUS - SBA
    7h 53m
    $62–364

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    14h 9m
    $201–413

  3. Drive 577.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Montecitocar car 577.5 mi
    9h 25m
    $106–153

  4. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    7h 12m
    $207–460

  5. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    9h 23m
    $572–1,189

Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Montecito via Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in around 14h 9m.

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