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

The cheapest way to get from California to Tempe is to bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR which costs $60 - $120 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 $240 - $750.

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 24th St/Baseline PNR which takes 7h 48m and costs $60 - $120.

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-us, 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 $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the California to Tempe bus arrive?

California to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 2762+ hotels available in Tempe.

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), 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
2h 13m
$244–714
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, tram
cheapest
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 38m
$48–303
Bus via 24th St/Baseline PNR
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 48m
$62–115
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
$210–361
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 24m
$76–340
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
$104–384
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 21m
$114–957
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
$110–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
7h 57m
$65–104
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
8h
$59–87
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus Lxus 2224 / ...
8h 26m

California to Tempe by bus

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.

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