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 - $100 and takes 7h 48m.

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 $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Phoenix via Indio, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 $70 - $130.

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 Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles 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 $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Indio, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the California to Tempe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tempe is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from California to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

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

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
2h 13m
$109–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 48m
$59–96
Bus via Indio
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus San Jose / ...
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
7h 40m
$72–129
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 13m
$189–378
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tempecar 383.2 mi
6h 7m
$70–101
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 15m
$74–247
Fly from Long Beach Airport, 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 39m
$63–403
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, 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
$105–265
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
3h 44m
$159–381
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ONT - PHX
4h 15m
$154–340
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Phoenixbus Cbx
8h 25m
$63–87
Bus #3 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
10h 36m
$73–108

California to Tempe by bus and tram

35Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

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

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