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 $45 - $90 and takes 8h 6m.

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 2h 55m and costs $340 - $650.

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 & 7th St and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Arizona to California?

The distance between Arizona and California is 360 miles. The road distance is 374.1 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 which takes 8h 6m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Arizona to California bus arrive?

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

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 3206+ hotels available in California.

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

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

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

Fly Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2h 55m
$342–617
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
8h 6m
$47–87
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 29m
$192–352
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Los Angelescar 372 mi
5h 56m
$68–99
Tram to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
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 11m
$654–1,607
Tram to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
3h 37m
$129–375
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
$49–324
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 7m
$82–555
Tram to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
4h 22m
$318–562
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Downtown Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
8h 14m
$79–104
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angelesbus El Paso
8h 29m
$57–87

Arizona to California by bus (Flixbus)

13Weekly Buses

8h 6mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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