What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Tucson to Santa Ana?

The distance between Tucson and Santa Ana is 434 miles. The road distance is 474 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Tucson to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Santa Ana bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tucson to Santa Ana train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Tucson to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Tucson to Santa Ana bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tucson to Santa Ana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Santa Ana is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Tucson to Santa Ana.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to Santa Ana?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to Santa Ana?

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Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Tucson to Santa Ana - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
3h 30m
$124–635
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain
6h 7m
$65–365
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 10m
$131–292
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 24m
$70–119
Drive 471.2 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Anacar 471.2 mi
7h 39m
$86–125
Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 24m
$344–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Huntington Parkbus Guadalajara
14h 1m
$96–130

Tucson to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

6Weekly Trains

11h 10mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Santa Ana via Los Angeles in around 11h 10m.

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