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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $490.

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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

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 50m and costs $130 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 40m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 50m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $320 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.

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, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Goleta to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 40m
$142–824
Drive 588.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Goleta to Tucsoncar 588.9 mi
9h 36m
$108–156
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
13h 50m
$133–196
Train (Amtrak)
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
$135–317
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 23m
$115–484
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 52m
$161–683
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hollister and Kellogg EB to Camarillo stationbus 85X / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus
17h 46m

Goleta to Tucson by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Tucson via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 50m.

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