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How to get fromTempe to San Diegoby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tempe to San Diego by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram tram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    2h 42m
    $72–242
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    9h 49m
    $59–107
  3. Drive  355.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to San Diegocar car 355.8 mi
    6h 6m
    $65–94
  4. Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    16h 40m
    $100–177

Tempe to San Diego by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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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 El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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