The cheapest and fastest coaches from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
Of the 13 buses that leave Phoenix, AZ for San Diego, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 481 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Compare coach and flight for Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 481 km
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA coaches for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 05:50 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h45 | 18:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 05:50 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h15 | 18:05 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 05:50 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 13h55 | 19:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 09:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 13h15 | 22:40 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 09:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h45 | 22:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 14h45 | 06:15 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 10h40 | 02:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 11h15 | 02:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 10h20 | 02:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:00 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h45 | 01:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 8h20 | 02:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 18:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 13h25 | 07:50 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 18:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h20 | 06:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 18:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 11h50 | 06:15 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA
Buses from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 481 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 481 km |
Average bus duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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