There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 38m$70–310Drive 357.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 357.2 mi
6h 22m$66–95Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 47m$70–117Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 2m$88–272
Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $70 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Phoenix and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 319 miles. The road distance is 359.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 47m.
Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Phoenix to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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