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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 14h 45m.

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 8m and costs $200 - $550.

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 Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Tucson via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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 14h 16m and costs $130 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport 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 30m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 16m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Goleta to Tucson bus arrive?

Goleta to Tucson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

What is the time difference between Goleta and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Goleta. It is currently 12:15 PM in Goleta and 1:15 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 36m 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 632+ 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 30m
$135–774
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
$69–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
14h 16m
$137–207
Drive 588.9 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Tucsoncar 588.9 mi
9h 36m
$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 8m
$203–550
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 55m
$161–683
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
$89–124

Goleta to Tucson by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 16mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 16m.

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