Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Phoenix, AZ

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Next departures for San Diego to Phoenix on September 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Phoenix Bus StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Phoenix Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Phoenix Bus StationNo tags
Los Limousines
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Phoenix E Jefferson StNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Phoenix Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Phoenix

Bus
Average PriceUS$43 - US$166Average Duration12h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$124 - US$160Average Duration15h 5m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Phoenix

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Phoenix. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
12h 25mAverage Duration
US$43Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Phoenix, AZ: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$71
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 25m
Number of daily buses38
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance481 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Phoenix Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Diego to Phoenix, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Phoenix, AZ

  1. What is the travel distance from San Diego to Phoenix?

    It's about 482 km (299 miles) from San Diego to Phoenix.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Phoenix?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at N 27th Ave, in Phoenix.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-01
US$58
09-02
US$89
Today
US$88
09-04
US$37
09-05
US$43
09-06
US$41
09-07
US$43
09-08
US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$140 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Los Limousines, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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