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$72–242Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 49m$59–107Drive 355.8 mi
- Drive from Tempe to San Diegocar 355.8 mi
6h 6m$65–94Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
16h 40m$100–177
Tempe to San Diego by tram and bus (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 station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
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 9h 49m and costs $55 - $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 El Cajon Transit Center 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 El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- 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 El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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