What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson is to shuttle and bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 16h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria Transit Center and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Tucson via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

The distance between Santa Maria Transit Center and Tucson is 598 miles. The road distance is 647 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 16h 24m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus from?

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

The best way to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 18h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus arrive?

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

What is the time difference between Santa Maria Transit Center and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Santa Maria Transit Center. It is currently 8:15 PM in Santa Maria Transit Center and 9:15 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson is 647 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 632+ hotels available in Tucson.

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Maria Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Tucson (TUS)plane SMX - TUS
6h 59m
$141–852
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Los Angelesshuttle San Jose
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus San José
16h 24m
$89–127
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
18h 6m
$152–372
Drive 643.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucsoncar 643.2 mi
10h 40m
$118–170
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Tucson (TUS)plane SBP - TUS
7h 59m
$144–855
Fly Santa Maria Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SMX - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 56m
$121–507
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
8h 32m
$181–702
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBP - PHX
3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 58m
$124–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
16h 27m
$148–215

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

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18h 6mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson.

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Distance: 594.6 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Maria Transit Center, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Tucson (TUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Tucson Amtrak Station via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 18h 6m.

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