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

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - SNA
    3h 30m
    $104–505

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    16h 9m
    $75–120

  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 Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 5m
    $141–309

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    12h 45m
    $97–131

  5. Drive  471.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Anacar car 471.3 mi
    7h 39m
    $86–125

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    4h 24m
    $144–671

  7. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    5h 52m
    $356–783

Tucson to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest 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., Southwest Airlines, and American 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 12h 5m.

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