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 $50 - $85 and takes 7h 57m.

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 13m and costs $340 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at University Dr & 1655 East via 24th St & Buckeye Rd and 24th St/Baseline PNR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from California to Tempe?

The distance between California and Tempe is 360 miles. The road distance is 385.4 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 Indio which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from California to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Tempe bus from?

California to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Tempe?

The best way to get from California to Tempe is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Indio, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the California to Tempe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Tempe?

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

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2667+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

There are 12 ways to get from California to Tempe by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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 13m
$344–614
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 48m
$51–113
Bus via Indio
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus San José
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
7h 40m
$56–94
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi
8h 11m
$197–345
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tempecar 383.2 mi
6h 6m
$70–101
Fly Meadows Field Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
2h 23m
$81–370
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
2h 32m
$109–444
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 21m
$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 McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 42m
$53–323
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 McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 39m
$130–375
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
7h 57m
$52–84
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
8h
$59–87

California to Tempe by bus and tram

42Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Tempe.

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via Indio, Indio, CA, Phoenix, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 7h 40m.

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