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 1h 53m and costs $100 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between California and Arizona?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Greg Stanton CS via Washington St & 25th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from California to Arizona?

The distance between California and Arizona is 359 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 $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from California to Arizona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Arizona bus from?

California to Arizona bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from California to Arizona?

The best way to get from California to Arizona is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the California to Arizona bus arrive?

California to Arizona bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Phoenix station.

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 2613+ hotels available in Arizona.

California to Arizona - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 12 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
2h 3m
$344–614
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
$58–124
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
8h 38m
$198–346
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar 372.2 mi
5h 55m
$68–99
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Scottsdale Airport
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane SNA - SCF
1h 53m
$109–444
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 11m
$654–1,607
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
$53–323
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 30m
$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 21m
$102–655
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
7h 10m
$79–102
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
7h 47m
$59–87

California to Arizona by bus and tram

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.4 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 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 $55–120 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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