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How to get fromTucson to Santa Monica Pierby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 37m
    $341–753

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales
    13h 28m
    $57–82

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 28m
    $279–426

  4. Bus via Wilshire Wb & Western Fs

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    11h 34m
    $92–123

  5. Drive  501.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Monica Piercar car 501.7 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 43m
    $151–339

  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 32m
    $209–460

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to East Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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