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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to California is to bus which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to California?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to California is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Phoenix to California?

The distance between Phoenix and California is 314 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to California without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Phoenix to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to California bus from?

Phoenix to California bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to California?

The best way to get from Phoenix to California is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Phoenix to California bus arrive?

Phoenix to California bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to California is 374 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Phoenix to California.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phoenix to California?

Book your Phoenix to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2285+ hotels available in California.

Phoenix to California - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Phoenix to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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)plane PHX - SAN
2h 50m
$62–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
5h 45m
$45–130
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 29m
$182–352
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Los Angelescar 372 mi
5h 56m
$68–99
Fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
2h 51m
$72–357
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
3h 23m
$127–373
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
3h 45m
$47–322
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
4h 2m
$246–610
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus
5h 19m
$256–506
Bus via El Monte Station Upper Level (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 24m
$64–125

Phoenix to California by bus

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.

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