There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Phoenix
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
1h 50m$74–236Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
9h$60–93Drive 354.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Phoenixcar 354.2 mi
5h 49m$65–94Fly to Tucson
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2h 54m$474–740Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
13h 53m$90–162
San Diego to Arizona by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Arizona is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Arizona is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $70 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Arizona. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Buckeye Rd & 24th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between San Diego and Arizona is 314 miles. The road distance is 356.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arizona without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from San Diego to Arizona, including transfers.
San Diego to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arizona is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $70 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h.
San Diego to Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Arizona is 356 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from San Diego to Arizona.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Arizona, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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