There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to La Jolla by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
3h 38m$72–195Drive 359.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to La Jollacar 359.6 mi
5h 56m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 38m$71–106Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
3h 1m$150–410Fly Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
4h 33m$164–474
Phoenix to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to La Jolla is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to La Jolla is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $150 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Phoenix and La Jolla is 326 miles. The road distance is 361.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Phoenix to La Jolla, including transfers.
Phoenix to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to La Jolla is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $410 and takes 3h 1m.
Phoenix to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 11:25 AM in Phoenix and 10:25 AM in La Jolla.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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