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

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

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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
    $103–637

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    13h 5m
    $70–125

  3. 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 / ...
    12h 42m
    $139–312

  4. Drive 473.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Tucsoncar car 473.3 mi
    7h 39m
    $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
    $302–612

  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
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) 5 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 12h 42m.

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