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- Departure time: June 21 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: June 22 atDestination city: TucsonDestination location: U of AOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 21 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: June 22 atDestination city: TucsonDestination location: Tucson DowntownOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 21 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: June 22 atDestination city: TucsonDestination location: E Broadway BlvdOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to TucsonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 13 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Tucson was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of $152To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Tucson, as early as possible.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Tucson!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to Tucson, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Tucson.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Tucson while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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