What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cave Creek?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cave Creek is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Cave Creek?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Cave Creek is to fly and line 44 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $130 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Cave Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Cave Creek. 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 Cave Creek?

The distance between San Diego and Cave Creek is 339 miles. The road distance is 383.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Cave Creek without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Cave Creek?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from San Diego to Cave Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Cave Creek bus from?

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

Where does the San Diego to Cave Creek bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Cave Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Cave Creek is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from San Diego to Cave Creek.

Where can I stay near Cave Creek?

There are 70+ hotels available in Cave Creek.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cave Creek by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or 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 8m
$132–372
Drive 380.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Cave Creekcar 380.9 mi
6h 22m
$70–101
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 42m
$84–167
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 10m
$116–171

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

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

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

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