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How to get fromSan Jose to Phoenixby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3h 3m
    $182–242

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Manteca to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 37m
    $73–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    16h
    $120–160

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    20h 25m
    $347–637

  5. Drive 706.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Phoenixcar car 706.8 mi
    11h 40m
    $129–187

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    3h 58m
    $389–462

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    4h 14m
    $156–970

San Jose to Phoenix by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Phoenix twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h.

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