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

The cheapest way to get from California to Tempe is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $95 - $450.

How far is it from California to Tempe?

The distance between California and Tempe is 442 miles. The road distance is 385.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Tempe without a car is to bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) which takes 7h and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from California to Tempe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from California to Tempe?

The best way to get from California to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), which costs $45 - $120 and takes 7h.

What is the time difference between California and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 3:05 PM in California and 4:05 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from California to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tempe is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from California to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

There are 10 ways to get from California to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), 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
2h 23m
$96–450
Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
7h
$49–113
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempe
9h 11m
$112–202
Drive 383.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tempe383.1 mi
6h 5m
$70–101
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
3h 14m
$334–857
Fly from Long Beach Airport, tram
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)LGB - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
3h 39m
$68–403
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
3h 36m
$133–565
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
4h 9m
$88–488
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
7h 57m
$49–110
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to PhoenixLa
8h 40m
$59–82

California to Tempe by bus and tram

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Distance: 439.7 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tempe, 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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