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Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Tucson

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Tucson

Cheapest
8 h
Car
808 km.
from $44
Other
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
731 km.
from $260.55
5 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
731 km.
from $261.38

Transport providers

Bus operators

Omnibus Express

Phone:
+995 322 159 259
Email:
Website:
omnibusexpress.ge/
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to 4207
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$127.57

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.20–$153.08

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix

Phone:
+1-480-710-3441
Email:
Website:
airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$154.05

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,275.69
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$599.57

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$267.89

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$561.30

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.24–$191.35

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
9h 38m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.68–$204.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tucson is to bus which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tucson is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $228.26 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Tucson. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Tucson via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Tucson?

The distance between Santa Monica and Tucson is 767 km. The road distance is 806.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Santa Monica to Tucson, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

Santa Monica to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Tucson?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Tucson is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Tucson bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tucson station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Tucson train arrive?

Santa Monica to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Tucson is 807 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Santa Monica to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 566+ hotels available in Tucson. Prices start at $47.04 per night.
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