What is the cheapest way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus and train which costs $80 - $180 and takes 18h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Oro Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Oracle/El Conquistador Wy and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Oro Valley and Santa Barbara is 572 miles. The road distance is 578.6 miles.

How do I travel from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs $65 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oro Valley to Santa Barbara bus from?

Oro Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Train, bus or fly from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 14h 21m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Oro Valley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Oro Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Oro Valley and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Oro Valley. It is currently 1:28 AM in Oro Valley and 12:28 AM in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Oro Valley to Santa Barbara is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Oro Valley to Santa Barbara - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)TUS - SBA
7h 22m
$101–602
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
14h 21m
$68–240
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
14h 30m
$69–205
Drive 575.2 mi
1. Drive from Oro Valley to Santa Barbara575.2 mi
9h 23m
$105–152
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
6h 41m
$196–527
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
7h 42m
$130–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles - PacoimaNogales
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
18h 46m
$81–177

Oro Valley to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

14h 21mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 569 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Oro Valley, AZ, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oracle/El Conquistador Wy to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 6th Av/Pennington, Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th St/Fremont, Tucson, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 21m.

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