What is the cheapest way to get from California to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from California to Phoenix is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from California to Phoenix is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $70 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between California and Phoenix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Phoenix. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from California to Phoenix?

The distance between California and Phoenix is 312 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

How do I travel from California to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from California to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from California to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from California to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Phoenix bus from?

California to Phoenix bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from California to Phoenix?

The best way to get from California to Phoenix is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the California to Phoenix bus arrive?

California to Phoenix bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Phoenix station.

What is the time difference between California and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 1:57 AM in California and 2:57 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from California to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Phoenix is 374 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from California to Phoenix.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Phoenix?

Book your California to Phoenix bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Phoenix.

California to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2h 48m
$72–175
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Lincoln to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF)plane SNA - SCF
3. Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St PHX Sky Train Stationbus
4h 34m
$53–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
6h 30m
$55–100
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
8h 40m
$305–442
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar 372.2 mi
5h 56m
$62–89
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
3h 7m
$71–441
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 2m
$108–363
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ONT - PHX
3h 42m
$68–334
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Lincoln to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
4h 34m
$54–484

California to Phoenix by bus

174Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.4 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between California, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenix every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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