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

The cheapest way to get from California to Phoenix is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Phoenix is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between California and Phoenix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Phoenix. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from California to Phoenix?

The distance between California and Phoenix is 354 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from California to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Phoenix bus from?

California to Phoenix bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Bus or fly from California to Phoenix?

The best way to get from California to Phoenix is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the California to Phoenix bus arrive?

California to Phoenix bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Phoenix station.

Can I drive from California to Phoenix?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Phoenix?

Book your California to Phoenix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2194+ hotels available in Phoenix.

California to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
1h 41m
$117–662
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix
cheapest
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
3h 6m
$46–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
6h 30m
$55–110
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 40m
$205–361
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar 372.2 mi
5h 56m
$68–99
Fly Meadows Field Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
1h 52m
$74–348
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2h 49m
$82–245
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 7m
$108–263
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Scottsdale Airport, line 44 bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane SNA - SCF
2. Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St & Washington Stbus
2h 42m
$106–386

California to Phoenix by bus

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Distance: 352.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between California, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenix every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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