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How to get fromSanta Maria Transit Center to Tucsonby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Maria Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SMX - TUS
    6h 17m
    $131–802

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    18h 9m
    $77–167

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    14h 1m
    $94–185

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    15h 14m
    $79–175

  5. Drive 643.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucsoncar car 643.2 mi
    10h 40m
    $118–170

  6. Fly Santa Maria Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SMX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    5h 44m
    $205–576

  7. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SBP - TUS
    8h 5m
    $134–805

  8. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    6h 51m
    $212–584

  9. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBP - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    7h 38m
    $208–589

  10. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    8h 34m
    $176–702

  11. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    16h 24m
    $84–127

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Maria Transit Center, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Tucson (TUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson via Santa Maria and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 1m.

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