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 $80 - $130 and takes 16h 23m.

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 41m 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 and arriving at Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

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 646.8 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 14h 1m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Maria 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 45m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 14h 1m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 18h 9m.

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

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 9:29 PM in Santa Maria Transit Center and 10:29 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 38m to drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 582+ hotels available in Tucson.

Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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)SMX - TUS
6h 45m
$141–852
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
15h 14m
$81–171
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to TucsonFlixBus 2054
14h 1m
$86–196
Drive 643 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson643 mi
10h 38m
$118–170
Fly Santa Maria Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)SMX - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
5h 41m
$205–566
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Tucson (TUS)SBP - TUS
7h 59m
$144–855
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kellogg
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)SBA - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
6h 48m
$211–563
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)LAX - TUS
7h 36m
$136–686
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Phoenix (PHX)SBP - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
7h 38m
$208–579
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Los AngelesSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to TucsonSan José
16h 23m
$84–122
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
18h 9m
$87–142

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

6Weekly Services

18h 9mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.6 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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 vehicle from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tucson via Santa Maria and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 1m.

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