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

The cheapest way to get from California to Tempe is to bus via McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Tempe is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at 24th St & Jefferson St via 24th St & Buckeye Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from California to Tempe?

The distance between California and Tempe is 318 miles. The road distance is 385.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from California to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Tempe bus from?

California to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Tempe?

The best way to get from California to Tempe is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the California to Tempe bus arrive?

California to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 10:41 AM in California and 11:41 AM in Tempe.

Can I drive from California to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tempe is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from California to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 3028+ hotels available in Tempe.

California to Tempe - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
3h 19m
$74–177
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
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
4h 24m
$51–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 58m
$64–104
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi
8h 13m
$303–440
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tempecar 383.2 mi
6h 7m
$64–92
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, tram
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 38m
$73–443
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, tram
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 33m
$110–365
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
4h 14m
$70–336
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
5h 5m
$56–486
Bus via Indio
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus San Jose / ...
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
7h 39m
$72–129
Bus via McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Phoenixbus Cbx
8h 24m
$63–87
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
10h 35m
$77–113

California to Tempe by bus and tram

41Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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