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

The cheapest way to get from California to Arizona is to bus via Phoenix which costs $45 - $65 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $400.

How far is it from California to Arizona?

The distance between California and Arizona is 317 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Arizona without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from California to Arizona, including transfers.

Bus or fly from California to Arizona?

The best way to get from California to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 21m.

Can I drive from California to Arizona?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Arizona is 374 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from California to Arizona.

Where can I stay near Arizona?

There are 1885+ hotels available in Arizona.

California to Arizona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from California to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, 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 San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 11m
$60–397
Bus via Phoenix #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenixbus San José
7h 10m
$46–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 21m
$60–134
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
9h 38m
$193–346
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar 372.2 mi
5h 55m
$68–99
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 3rd St/Washingtontram
3h 33m
$58–363
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 3rd St/Washingtontram
3h 25m
$130–375
Fly San Diego International Airport to Tucson, line 8 bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2. Take the bus from Downtown Ronstadt Center to Broadway/Country Clubbus
4h 16m
$102–705
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
5h 28m
$258–508
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
7h 10m
$79–102

California to Arizona by bus and tram

63Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Arizona.

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., 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 $65–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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