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How to get fromTucson to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Santa Monica by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 27m
    $344–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales
    13h 23m
    $62–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 22m
    $145–309

  4. Bus via LAX/Metro Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus Nogales / ...
    12h 35m
    $92–123

  5. Drive 501.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Monicacar car 501.5 mi
    8h 7m
    $92–133

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    5h 38m
    $159–332

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    6h 21m
    $219–540

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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