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How to get fromPalo Alto to Phoenixby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3h 36m
    $188–249

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Manteca to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 58m
    $70–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    18h 27m
    $92–135

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    21h 50m
    $292–588

  5. Drive  723.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Phoenixcar car 723.7 mi
    11h 54m
    $133–191

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    3h 45m
    $99–228

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    5h 24m
    $336–481

Palo Alto to Phoenix by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenix twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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