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 $45 - $120 and takes 6h 15m.

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 51m and costs $90 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between California and Phoenix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from California to Phoenix?

The distance between California and Phoenix is 436 miles. The road distance is 374.2 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 15m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Phoenix?

The best way to get from California to Phoenix is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the California to Phoenix bus arrive?

California to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 2:25 AM in California and 3:25 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from California to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Phoenix is 374 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 2711+ hotels available in Phoenix.

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

There are 9 ways to get from California to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, 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 Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)BFL - PHX
1h 51m
$94–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
6h 15m
$45–120
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenix
9h 14m
$122–212
Drive 372.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenix372.1 mi
5h 54m
$68–99
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
2h 42m
$332–855
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)LGB - PHX
3h 7m
$66–401
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
3h 4m
$131–563
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)ONT - PHX
3h 36m
$86–486
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to FontanaSB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2707 W McDowell Rd - PhoenixHuntington Park
7h 15m
$79–102

California to Phoenix by bus

52Weekly Buses

6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

American Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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