What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego is to bus via Mexicali which costs $45 - $100 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $750.

How far is it from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and San Diego is 311 miles. The road distance is 357.1 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the time difference between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and San Diego?

San Diego is 1h behind Phoenix Airport (PHX). It is currently 8:14 AM in Phoenix Airport (PHX) and 7:14 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2077+ hotels available in San Diego.

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, tram, 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 to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
1h 36m
$306–716
Bus via Mexicali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
10h 33m
$49–96
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
9h 3m
$50–140
Drive 355 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego355 mi
6h
$65–94
Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)PHX - TIJ
2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
4h 18m
$290–496

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to San Diego by tram and bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 309.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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