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

The cheapest way to get from Arizona to California is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arizona to California is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Arizona and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to California station. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Arizona to California?

The distance between Arizona and California is 319 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arizona to California without a car is to bus via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W which takes 7h 26m and costs $80 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Arizona to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arizona to California bus from?

Arizona to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Arizona to California?

The best way to get from Arizona to California is to bus via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W which takes 7h 26m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $390 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Arizona to California bus arrive?

Arizona to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Arizona and California?

California is 1h behind Arizona. It is currently 12:54 PM in Arizona and 11:54 AM in California.

Can I drive from Arizona to California?

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

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2584+ hotels available in California.

Arizona to California - 11 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Arizona to California by tram, plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3h 18m
$604–1,107
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
8h 12m
$47–112
Bus via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus Nogales / ...
7h 26m
$81–111
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 12m
$124–209
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Los Angelescar 372 mi
5h 56m
$68–99
Fly Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
3h 13m
$79–389
Tram to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
4h 5m
$54–344
Line 8 bus to Tucson, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the bus from Broadway/Country Club to Downtown Ronstadt Centerbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
4h 18m
$92–605
Fly Phoenix to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
4h 32m
$237–659
Fly Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus
5h 44m
$268–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angelesbus El Paso
7h 49m
$57–82

Arizona to California by tram and bus

28Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arizona to California.

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and California, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Monte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

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