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How to get fromPhoenix (Station) to San Diegoby bus, plane, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix (Station) to San Diego by bus, plane, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 17 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHX - SAN
    3h 50m
    $276–709

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0851
    11h 24m
    $54–199

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    10h 51m
    $113–140

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix (Station) to Maricopataxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    12h 9m
    $175–223

  5. Drive 351.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix (Station) to San Diegocar351.7 mi
    5h 43m
    $65–93

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Huntington ParkbusGuadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    11h 40m
    $95–161

  7. Bus via Tijuana Airport

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusEl Paso
    16h 33m
    $86–166

Phoenix (Station) to San Diego by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix (Station), AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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