The average bus between California and Tempe takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from California to Tempe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between California and Tempe. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Tempe at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from California to Tempe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Tempe. However, there are services departing from California station and arriving at Tempe station via Phoenix Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
California to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
The distance between California and Tempe is 722.2 km. The road distance is 627 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.