There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Sun City West by plane, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the taxi from Phoenix-Airport-PHX to Sun City Westtaxi
2h 5m$159–334Drive 350.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Sun City Westcar 350.5 mi
5h 48m$64–93Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the taxi from Phoenix Bus Station to Sun City Westtaxi
9h 30m$118–205
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sun City West is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Sun City West is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs $150 - $340.
The distance between San Diego and Sun City West is 336 miles. The road distance is 352.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Sun City West without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 30m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from San Diego to Sun City West, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Sun City West is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from San Diego to Sun City West.
There are 399+ hotels available in Sun City West.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sun City West, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Diego to Sun City West. However, you can fly to Phoenix (PHX) then take the taxi to Sun City West. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, walk to El Cajon Transit Center, take the bus to Phoenix Bus Station, then take the taxi to Sun City West.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $65–95
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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