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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 17 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    3h 23m
    $104–334

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    10h 34m
    $56–129

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix, AZ to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    13h 9m
    $262–474

  4. Drive 351.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to San Diegocar car 351.7 mi
    5h 45m
    $65–93

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    11h 20m
    $121–188

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Huntington Parkbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    11h 30m
    $96–134

  7. Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    17h 6m
    $104–181

Phoenix, AZ to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Phoenix, 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.

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