What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Carefree?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Carefree is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Carefree?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Carefree is to fly and line 44 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Carefree?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Carefree. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Marriott Dr & Desert Ridge Marriott via 44th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from San Diego to Carefree?

The distance between San Diego and Carefree is 340 miles. The road distance is 384.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Carefree without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Carefree without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Carefree?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from San Diego to Carefree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Carefree bus from?

San Diego to Carefree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the San Diego to Carefree bus arrive?

San Diego to Carefree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Carefree?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Carefree is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from San Diego to Carefree.

Where can I stay near Carefree?

There are 95+ hotels available in Carefree.

San Diego to Carefree - 4 ways to travel via plane, line 44 bus, bus, and car

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Fly, line 44 bus
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2. Take the bus from 44th St & Washington St to Deer Valley Rd & Tatum Blbus
3h 9m
$132–377
Drive 382.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Carefreecar 382.1 mi
6h 24m
$70–101
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 42m
$84–172
Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus 4.1
2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
23h 11m
$116–176

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

125Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carefree, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h.

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How to get fromSan Diego to Carefreeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Carefree by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Fly, line 44 bus

Drive 382.1 mi

Bus (Greyhound)

Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego