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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Santa Barbara is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Tucson to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Tucson and Santa Barbara is 561 miles. The road distance is 584 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Tucson to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Tucson to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 15m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Tucson to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tucson and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 7:19 AM in Tucson and 6:19 AM in Santa Barbara.

Where does the Tucson to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Santa Barbara is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Tucson to Santa Barbara.

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

Book your Tucson to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Tucson to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 294+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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
6h 41m
$101–602
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
12h 15m
$67–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
12h 56m
$74–204
Drive 580.6 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Barbara580.6 mi
9h 26m
$106–154
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
5h 46m
$196–527
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
8h 20m
$105–530
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles - PacoimaNogales
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
17h 24m
$81–192

Tucson to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

12h 15mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 557.5 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 15m.

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