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How to get fromPalo Alto to Phoenix Airport (PHX)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by plane, bus, train, 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 33m
    $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
    23h 6m
    $74–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    19h 15m
    $107–153

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles (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 bus from Maricopa Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    22h 45m
    $276–582

  5. Drive 728.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Phoenix Airport (PHX)car car 728.9 mi
    12h 1m
    $133–193

  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 42m
    $154–918

  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 17m
    $338–484

  8. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane STS - PHX
    6h 57m
    $84–343

Palo Alto to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by train, bus, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. 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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