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How to get fromSan Diego to Paysonby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Payson by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    3h 10m
    $202–432

  2. Drive 433.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Paysoncar car 433.5 mi
    7h 32m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus Phoenix
    10h 45m
    $168–245

  4. Bus, shuttle via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    23h 17m
    $201–250

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

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Payson. However, you can fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Payson. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Payson via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 10h 45m.

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