What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Civic Center-Main and arriving at Tucson via Katella + Harbor and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Tucson?

The distance between Santa Ana and Tucson is 433 miles. The road distance is 473.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson without a car is to bus via San Bernardino which takes 12h 1m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Tucson?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Santa Ana to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Tucson bus from?

Santa Ana to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Tucson train from?

Santa Ana to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Ana to Tucson?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tucson is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bernardino, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 1m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Tucson bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Tucson bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Tucson train arrive?

Santa Ana to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Tucson is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Santa Ana to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Ana to Tucson?

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Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 614+ hotels available in Tucson.

Santa Ana to Tucson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
2h 40m
$123–683
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
12h 1m
$58–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
12h 31m
$140–321
Drive 471.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tucsoncar 471.2 mi
7h 37m
$86–125
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 7m
$328–668
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
5h 13m
$95–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus Cbx
13h 32m
$80–111

Santa Ana to Tucson by bus

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center-Main to Tucson via Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 12h 1m.

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