What is the cheapest way to get from Goleta to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to train and bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goleta to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 3m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Tucson via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Goleta and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Goleta to Tucson?

The distance between Goleta and Tucson is 550 miles. The road distance is 592.4 miles.

How do I travel from Goleta to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Goleta to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Goleta to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Goleta to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Tucson bus from?

Goleta to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Tucson train from?

Goleta to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train, bus or fly from Goleta to Tucson?

The best way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 31m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $480 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Goleta to Tucson bus arrive?

Goleta to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Goleta and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Goleta. It is currently 9:01 PM in Goleta and 10:01 PM in Tucson.

Where does the Goleta to Tucson train arrive?

Goleta to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Tucson is 592 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Goleta to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from Goleta to Tucson?

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Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 545+ hotels available in Tucson.

Goleta to Tucson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SBA - TUS
4h 20m
$137–756
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 45m
$69–473
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
13h 31m
$84–179
Drive 588.9 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Tucsoncar 588.9 mi
9h 35m
$108–156
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
4h 3m
$208–559
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
5h 57m
$166–683
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus San Jose
16h 35m
$84–119

Goleta to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

2Weekly Buses

13h 31mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Tucson via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 31m.

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