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 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.

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 53m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phoenix Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W which takes 5h 56m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to California?

The best way to get from Phoenix to California is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $600 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Phoenix to California bus arrive?

Phoenix to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and California?

California is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 7:08 AM in Phoenix and 6:08 AM in California.

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 2584+ 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, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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)plane PHX - SAN
2h 58m
$602–1,105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 20m
$45–110
Bus via Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus Nogales / ...
5h 56m
$77–106
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 12m
$124–209
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 53m
$77–387
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
3h 49m
$131–564
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
3h 45m
$52–342
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
4h 12m
$235–657
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 24m
$266–496

Phoenix to California by bus

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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 El Monte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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