There are 4 ways to get from Carefree to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 44 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington Stbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3h 32m$136–372Drive 382.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carefree to San Diegocar 382.8 mi
6h 24m$70–101Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 38m$88–167Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
18h 4m$136–219
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carefree to San Diego is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carefree to San Diego is to line 44 bus and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Carefree to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Carefree and San Diego is 339 miles. The road distance is 385 miles.
The best way to get from Carefree to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Carefree to San Diego, including transfers.
Carefree to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Carefree to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carefree to San Diego is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Carefree to San Diego.
There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Carefree, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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