There are 4 ways to get from Safford to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
6h 9m$136–394Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1030s
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 5m$91–174Drive 504.4 mi
- Drive from Safford to San Diegocar 504.4 mi
8h 58m$92–133Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus Greyhound US1030s
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
20h 36m$136–241
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Safford to San Diego is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Safford to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Safford to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Thatcher and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Safford and San Diego is 472 miles. The road distance is 507.3 miles.
The best way to get from Safford to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Safford to San Diego, including transfers.
Safford to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Thatcher station.
Safford to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Safford to San Diego is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Safford to San Diego.
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What companies run services between Safford, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Safford to Santa Fe Depot via Thatcher, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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