There are 7 ways to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, 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 to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3h 17m$82–255Bus 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 37m$50–93Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 18m$53–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Mesa to Phoenix-PHX349.1 mi
5h 45mDrive 349.1 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX)car 349.1 mi
5h 45m$64–92Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
6h 15m$53–340Fly from Tijuana International Airport
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane TIJ - PHX
10h 48m$105–466
La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to tram and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $80 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) 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 18m.
The distance between La Mesa and Phoenix Airport (PHX) is 324 miles. The road distance is 351.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX), including transfers.
La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $470 and takes 10h 48m.
La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from La Mesa to Phoenix Airport (PHX).
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Volaris and American Airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phoenix (PHX) once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Phoenix via Hermosillo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
Tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Mesa to Phoenix-PHX
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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