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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Montecito is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Montecito is to bus and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Barbara Airport and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Tucson to Montecito?

The distance between Tucson and Montecito is 604 miles. The road distance is 580.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Montecito without a car is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Tucson to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Montecito bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Montecito?

The best way to get from Tucson to Montecito is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 13h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $500 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Tucson to Montecito bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Montecito is 581 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Tucson to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 848+ hotels available in Montecito.

Tucson to Montecito - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Montecito by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
12h 36m
$98–159
Fly Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane TUS - SBA
7h 54m
$87–494
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
13h 2m
$195–402
Drive 577.5 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Montecitocar 577.5 mi
9h 25m
$106–153
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
16h 28m
$145–214
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PHX - SBA
7h 17m
$107–431
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
9h 28m
$127–439
Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
10h 41m
$148–708

Tucson to Montecito by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 28mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Montecito.

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Distance: 600.4 mi
Duration: 12h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to Montecito via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Montecito via Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in around 13h 2m.

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