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How to get fromSanta Ana to Tucsonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    2h 40m
    $137–732

  2. Bus via Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    13h 41m
    $53–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 25m
    $64–168

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 31m
    $61–458

  5. Drive 471.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tucsoncar car 471.2 mi
    7h 35m
    $86–125

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    3h 57m
    $401–656

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    4h 55m
    $114–624

Santa Ana to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 25m.

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