There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
2h 36m$302–752Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
9h 6m$57–152Drive 354.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to San Diego354.8 mi
5h 47m$65–94Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
3h 35m$100–650Bus via Tijuana Airport
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
15h 55m$82–162
Arizona to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $300 - $750.
The distance between Arizona and San Diego is 314 miles. The road distance is 356.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Arizona to San Diego, including transfers.
The best way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 9h 6m.
San Diego is 1h behind Arizona. It is currently 9:17 AM in Arizona and 8:17 AM in San Diego.
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to San Diego is 357 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Arizona to San Diego.
There are 2086+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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