What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Goleta?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Goleta is to bus and train which costs $80 - $190 and takes 17h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Goleta?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Goleta is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $190 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Goleta?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Hollister & Pine via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Goleta?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Tucson to Goleta?

The distance between Tucson and Goleta is 551 miles. The road distance is 592.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Goleta without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs $70 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Goleta?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Tucson to Goleta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Goleta bus from?

Tucson to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Goleta train from?

Tucson to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Goleta?

The best way to get from Tucson to Goleta is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 13h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Tucson to Goleta bus arrive?

Tucson to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Goleta?

Goleta is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 10:20 PM in Tucson and 9:20 PM in Goleta.

Where does the Tucson to Goleta train arrive?

Tucson to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Goleta?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Goleta is 592 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Tucson to Goleta.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to Goleta?

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Where can I stay near Goleta?

There are 259+ hotels available in Goleta.

Tucson to Goleta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)TUS - SBA
5h 21m
$100–600
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
14h 1m
$72–167
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
13h 9m
$74–235
Drive 588.9 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Goleta588.9 mi
9h 34m
$108–156
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
4h 33m
$195–485
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
6h 49m
$145–525
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles - PacoimaNogales
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
17h 38m
$84–182

Tucson to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

6Weekly Trains

13h 9mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.1 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Goleta Station via Los Angeles in around 13h 9m.

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