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How to get fromIrvine to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    3h 59m
    $77–482

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    5h 19m
    $71–375

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 42m
    $279–442

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park / ...
    13h 49m
    $76–127

  5. Drive  473.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Tucsoncar car 473.1 mi
    7h 40m
    $79–113

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 26m
    $162–637

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    6h 40m
    $101–428

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    15h 16m
    $77–122

Irvine to Tucson by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Tucson Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 11h 42m.

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