There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Tempe by plane, tram, 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, tram
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
1h 58m$74–183Drive 355.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Tempecar 355.3 mi
6h 5m$63–91Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 34m$70–117Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
14h 12m$90–147
San Diego to Tempe by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tempe is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tempe is to fly and tram which takes 1h 58m and costs $70 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between San Diego and Tempe is 315 miles. The road distance is 357.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from San Diego to Tempe, including transfers.
San Diego to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
San Diego to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Tempe is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:38 AM in San Diego and 12:38 PM in Tempe.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tempe is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from San Diego to Tempe.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
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
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
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