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How to get fromIrvine to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tucson

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    2h 32m
    $77–440

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 42m
    $169–342

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park / ...
    13h 45m
    $90–127

  4. Drive 473.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Tucsoncar car 473.1 mi
    7h 40m
    $87–125

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    4h
    $115–705

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    15h 16m
    $77–122

Irvine to Tucson by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Tucson Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 11h 42m.

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