- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$101 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $101 (€82).
A train is $233 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ costing on average $318 (€259).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 13h40 | 9:20 PM Tucson, Downtown, AZ | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:40 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 14h20 | 10:00 PM Tucson, E Broadway Blvd (Dave's Hot Chicken Parking Lot), AZ | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 11h05 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:05 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 12h10 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:35 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 17h00 | 4:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Discover the best of Tucson, AZ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tucson, AZ trip today.
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
University art museum with strong Latin American, modern, and contemporary collections in a compact campus setting.
Interactive science museum for all ages with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and rotating educational displays.
Popular mountain park with desert trails, giant cacti, and summit road views over Tucson and surrounding ranges.
Walkable historic district with adobe architecture, shops, galleries, and some of Tucson's oldest streetscapes.
Scenic desert road and trail area in Saguaro National Park West, famous for sunset drives and iconic cactus views.
A Sonoran-style hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomato, mustard, mayo, and jalapeño sauce. A Tucson street-food icon tied to regional Mexican roots.
Carne seca is thin beef dried in the desert tradition, then often shredded and cooked with eggs or chiles. It reflects Tucson’s ranching and borderlands heritage.
A wheat tortilla folded around cheese and often grilled over mesquite. This regional staple shows Tucson’s long flour-tortilla tradition rooted in Sonoran cuisine.
Upscale destination for creative desert cuisine using Native and regional ingredients. Stylish setting with a strong focus on Tucson terroir.
Refined Southwestern dining at Hacienda Del Sol, known for regional ingredients, polished service, and a romantic desert setting.
Historic casual spot famous for Sonoran hot dogs and other Tucson staples. Lively, unfussy, and one of the city’s best-known local institutions.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels are often cheaper than major US hubs; dining is reasonable, but car use and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Round up or tip $1-2 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Ana, CA to Tucson, AZ buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station). ATMs are available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
Available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station): Bus access is available.
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Basic accessibility features available.
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office is 2 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for visitors. ATMs are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Ticket office support is available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Tucson, Downtown is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, Downtown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food vendors nearby.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Tucson, Downtown.
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, Downtown.
Available at Tucson, Downtown: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, Downtown: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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