There are 4 ways to get from Tempe to San Diego by tram, plane, 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.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
2h 42m$72–242Drive 355.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tempe to San Diegocar 355.8 mi
6h 6m$65–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 3m$67–102Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
17h 24m$100–157
Tempe to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to San Diego is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to San Diego is to tram and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $70 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to San Diego. However, there are services departing from University Dr & McClintock Dr and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via 24th St/Baseline PNR and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Tempe and San Diego is 315 miles. The road distance is 357.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Tempe to San Diego, including transfers.
Tempe to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Tempe to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to San Diego is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Tempe to San Diego.
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What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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 Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
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