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How to get fromCalifornia to Arizonaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2h 3m
    $304–714

  2. Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to 3rd St/Washingtontram tram
    3h 29m
    $48–303

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 46m
    $60–110

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $213–361

  5. Drive 372.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar car 372.2 mi
    5h 55m
    $68–99

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Scottsdale Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane SNA - SCF
    1h 53m
    $104–384

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    3h 11m
    $124–1,307

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    3h 30m
    $130–325

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tucson, line 8 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Ronstadt Center to Broadway/Country Clubbus bus
    4h 16m
    $442–755

  10. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus San Jose / ...
    7h 10m
    $79–102

  11. Bus via Phoenix #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenixbus bus San José
    7h 10m
    $52–69

  12. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus La
    7h 47m
    $59–87

California to Arizona by bus

Calendar41Weekly Buses
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between California, USA and Arizona, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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