There are 5 ways to get from Arizona to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
2h 34m$72–192Drive 354.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to San Diegocar 354.8 mi
5h 49m$63–91Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 10m$67–112Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
3h 40m$500–750Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
17h 2m$100–157
Arizona to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Arizona and San Diego is 314 miles. The road distance is 356.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Arizona to San Diego, including transfers.
Arizona to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 10m.
Arizona to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego is 1h behind Arizona. It is currently 10:04 PM in Arizona and 9:04 PM in San Diego.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
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Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to San Diego is 357 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Arizona to San Diego.
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