What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to San Diego is to bus via Mexicali which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $300 - $800.

How far is it from Phoenix to San Diego?

The distance between Phoenix and San Diego is 313 miles. The road distance is 356.9 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Phoenix to San Diego, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to San Diego?

The best way to get from Phoenix to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $300 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and San Diego?

San Diego is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 5:42 AM in Phoenix and 4:42 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Phoenix to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to San Diego is 357 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Phoenix to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2077+ hotels available in San Diego.

Phoenix to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
2h 41m
$302–755
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
7h 58m
$50–140
Drive 354.8 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to San Diego354.8 mi
5h 47m
$65–94
Bus via Mexicali
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
9h 28m
$51–96

Phoenix to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.5 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, 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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