There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
2h 38m$80–415Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
9h 35m$55–166Drive 358.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea358.2 mi
6h 16m$66–95Fly Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)SCF - CLD
3h 17m$79–369Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
4h 47m$263–717
Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $80 - $420.
The distance between Phoenix and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 319 miles. The road distance is 360.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 9h 35m.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 4:15 AM in Phoenix and 3:15 AM in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
There are 1053+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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