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

The cheapest way to get from California to Arizona is to bus via Phoenix which costs $50 - $70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Arizona is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $100 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between California and Arizona?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Buckeye Rd & Central Av via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from California to Arizona?

The distance between California and Arizona is 359 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Arizona without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from California to Arizona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Arizona bus from?

California to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Arizona?

The best way to get from California to Arizona is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the California to Arizona bus arrive?

California to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from California to Arizona?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Arizona is 374 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from California to Arizona.

Where can I stay near Arizona?

There are 2194+ hotels available in Arizona.

California to Arizona - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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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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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
2h 3m
$119–664
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to 3rd St/Washingtontram
3h 29m
$48–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 46m
$58–107
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
8h 40m
$203–356
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Phoenixcar 372.2 mi
5h 55m
$68–99
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Scottsdale Airport
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane SNA - SCF
1h 53m
$104–384
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 11m
$84–247
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 30m
$110–265
Fly San Diego International Airport to Tucson, line 8 bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2. Take the bus from Downtown Ronstadt Center to Broadway/Country Clubbus
4h 16m
$472–755
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
7h 10m
$79–102
Bus via Phoenix #2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenixbus San José
7h 10m
$52–70
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
7h 47m
$59–87

California to Arizona by bus

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Distance: 357.4 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest 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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