There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Phoenix by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 26m$74–260Bus via El Centro
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 30m$52–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 11m$55–90Drive 343.9 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Phoenixcar 343.9 mi
5h 38m$63–91
La Mesa to Phoenix by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix is to bus via El Centro which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix is to tram and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $70 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between La Mesa and Phoenix is 325 miles. The road distance is 345.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from La Mesa to Phoenix, including transfers.
La Mesa to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
La Mesa to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Phoenix is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from La Mesa to Phoenix.
There are 2819+ hotels available in Phoenix.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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