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How to get fromTucson to Montecitoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tucson to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane TUS - SBA
    7h 52m
    $82–454

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    14h 55m
    $78–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    14h 9m
    $195–395

  4. Drive 577.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Montecitocar car 577.5 mi
    9h 25m
    $106–153

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    7h 16m
    $112–431

Tucson to Montecito by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

American Airlines, Southwest 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 Montecito via Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in around 14h 9m.

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