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How to get fromSouth Rim to Phoenixby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from South Rim to Phoenix by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    3h 47m
    $102–293

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    8h 47m
    $56–103

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    8h 16m
    $98–143

  4. Drive  349.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Rim to Phoenixcar car 349.6 mi
    6h 19m
    $64–93

  5. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane IPL - PHX
    5h 32m
    $146–684

  6. Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    12h 26m
    $116–165

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

Calendar223Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between South Rim, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h.

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