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 train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 18h 6m.

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 shuttle which takes 5h 44m and costs $200 - $600.

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 Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Tucson via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

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 bus which takes 16h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 Amtrak, depart from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop 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 17m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 21m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 18h 6m.

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

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara 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 6:24 AM in Santa Maria Transit Center and 7:24 AM 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 624+ hotels available in Tucson.

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, 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 Maria Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Tucson (TUS)plane SMX - TUS
6h 17m
$131–752
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
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
$77–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus
16h 21m
Drive 643.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucsoncar 643.2 mi
10h 40m
$118–170
Fly Santa Maria Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SMX - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
5h 44m
$205–576
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
8h 5m
$134–805
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
6h 53m
$207–574
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
7h 42m
$208–579
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
$171–652
Shuttle, bus
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

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

6Weekly Services

18h 6mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.6 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson via Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 16h 21m.

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