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How to get fromGoleta to Tucsonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus or train

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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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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)planeSBA - TUS
    4h 24m
    $141–781

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    14h 45m
    $79–143

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to TucsonbusFlixBus 2054
    13h 31m
    $82–194

  4. Drive 588.7 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Tucsoncar588.7 mi
    9h 34m
    $108–156

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    4h 1m
    $204–544

  6. 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)planeLAX - TUS
    5h 56m
    $166–683

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van NuystrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to TucsonbusSan Jose
    16h 34m
    $84–112

Goleta to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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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 Hollister & Nectarine to Tucson via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 31m.

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