- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
Cheapest price on 26 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 26 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 26 Sept
7 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 26 Sept
10 h 33 m
Buses on 26 Sept
11
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
On Sat 26 Sept, we found 11 buses from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 481 km distance in an average of 10 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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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FlixBusThe table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA coaches for today, Friday 25 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:55 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 8h25 | 18:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:55 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 7h50 | 17:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 10:30 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 11h45 | 22:15 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 10:30 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h15 | 22:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
· | 10:30 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 13h20 | 23:50 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
· | 21:35 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 14h10 | 11:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
· | 21:35 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 14h45 | 12:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 change | |
· + FlixBus | 21:35 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h50 | 10:25 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 changes | |
· + FlixBus | 21:35 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 12h30 | 10:05 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 26 September | |||||
· + FlixBus | 1:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 15h00 | 16:25 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 changes | |
· + FlixBus | 1:25 Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 15h45 | 17:10 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 2 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 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
Major Balboa Park art museum with Spanish old masters, Asian art, and sculpture. A strong choice for architecture and varied collections.
Interactive Balboa Park museum exploring anthropology, culture, and race. Climb the tower for city views with a separate ticket.
Large urban cultural park with gardens, museums, theatres, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Ideal for walking and a full day out.
Historic district with preserved 19th-century buildings, museums, and lively public spaces. Visit for local heritage and easy walking.
Clifftop coastal reserve with trails, wild shoreline views, and sea caves nearby. A popular local spot for sunsets and walks.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, chips, cheese, guacamole and salsa. It is a San Diego taqueria classic with strong border-city roots.
Fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. This indulgent late-night favourite is strongly associated with San Diego taco shops.
Beer-battered local white fish in tortillas with cabbage and crema. Baja-style fish tacos are a defining everyday food in San Diego’s coastal dining scene.
Casual seafood counter known for Baja-style fish tacos and fried seafood near the beach. Lively, unfussy and popular with locals and visitors.
Busy taqueria famous for carne asada fries, burritos and other San Diego taco-shop staples. Informal atmosphere and reliable late-night choice.
Historic Little Italy restaurant serving hearty Italian-American classics, sandwiches and house specialities. Old-school atmosphere with strong local character.
San Diego is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel and dining costs, though tacos, casual eats and public transport can help keep daily spending manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if table service or special prep is involved.
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.

Most Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA buses use the Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) to San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) station pair, with some services arriving at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. Use this guide to compare Phoenix, AZ and San Diego, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) is 3 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets inside.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd).
Available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd): Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Phoenix, Sky Train Station is 7 km from Phoenix city centre. Public transport options include:
Phoenix, Sky Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi accessible at the station. ATMs are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Ticket office support is available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station.
Available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phoenix, Sky Train Station: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options are in the area.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District). ATMs are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Accessible for persons with disabilities.