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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to California is to bus via Phoenix which costs $45 - $70 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to California is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Tempe and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to California station. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Tempe to California?

The distance between Tempe and California is 320 miles. The road distance is 385.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to California without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 10m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Tempe to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to California bus from?

Tempe to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Bus or fly from Tempe to California?

The best way to get from Tempe to California is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 26m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $390 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Tempe to California bus arrive?

Tempe to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Tempe and California?

California is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 5:30 AM in Tempe and 4:30 AM in California.

Can I drive from Tempe to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to California is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Tempe to California.

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

Book your Tempe to California bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2584+ hotels available in California.

Tempe to California - 11 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Tempe to California by tram, plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3h 26m
$604–1,107
Bus via Phoenix #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
9h 10m
$46–66
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 10m
$114–198
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angelesbus El Paso
8h 26m
$59–84
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Los Angelescar 382.9 mi
6h 9m
$70–101
Fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
3h 21m
$79–389
Tram, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
4h 17m
$133–566
Tram, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
4h 13m
$54–344
Tram, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
4h 40m
$237–659
Tram, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus
4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus
5h 52m
$268–498
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
8h 34m
$49–174

Tempe to California by tram and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to California.

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

EPLA Limo Express operates a bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 5 times a day.

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