Bus from Santa Barbara to Tucson: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Tucson on January 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Santa Barbara Station
E Broadway BlvdNo tags
FlixBusBus
Santa Barbara Station
Tucson DowntownNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Santa Barbara Station
U of ANo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Tucson

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 13 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 19mAverage Duration
847 kmDistance
77kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$128 - $513Average Duration14h 55m
22kg CO₂e
Average Price$167 - $257Average Duration13h 19m
77kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Tucson by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Tucson start from $128. The average price for this route is around $307. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Tucson is 14h 55m, covering a distance of 861 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Tucson route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Tucson at 2:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Tucson generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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