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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SBA - TUS
    6h 26m
    $66–372

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 31m
    $327–517

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    13h 39m
    $71–106

  4. Drive  580.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tucsoncar car 580.4 mi
    9h 28m
    $96–139

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 4m
    $90–327

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    7h 17m
    $394–800

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    8h 49m
    $145–554

  8. Bus via 6th Av/District

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Los Angeles / ...
    15h 22m
    $106–146

Santa Barbara to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 13h 31m.

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