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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson is to train and bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 48m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Tucson is 559 miles. The road distance is 584 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $70 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 12h 45m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Tucson bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:22 AM in Santa Barbara and 2:22 AM in Tucson.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Tucson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tucson is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tucson.

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

Book your Santa Barbara to Tucson train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

Book your Santa Barbara to Tucson bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 486+ hotels available in Tucson.

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

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

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

Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SBA - TUS
6h 5m
$130–802
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
12h 45m
$72–178
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 31m
$73–237
Drive 580.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tucsoncar 580.7 mi
9h 27m
$106–154
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
5h 48m
$204–576
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
6h 59m
$134–721
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus San Jose
16h 21m
$81–187

Santa Barbara to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

12h 45mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson.

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Distance: 556.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 45m.

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