What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California is to bus via El Monte Station Upper Level which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to California. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at 1st St and Broadway W via El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and California is 312 miles. The road distance is 379.9 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California without a car is to bus via El Monte Station Upper Level which takes 8h 20m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California bus from?

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte Station Upper Level, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California bus arrive?

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3407+ hotels available in California.

Can I share a ride from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and California. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
1h 46m
$102–335
Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2h 34m
$31–174
Bus via El Monte Station Upper Level (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 20m
$56–116
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 33m
$141–295
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Los Angelesrideshare 377.7 mi
6h 5m
Drive 377.7 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Los Angelescar 377.7 mi
6h 5m
$69–100
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
1h 36m
$115–685
Fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
1h 36m
$75–336
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
2h 13m
$110–303
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
2h 57m
$177–460
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
10h 39m
$75–130

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to California by tram and bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 310.2 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and California, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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