There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Scottsdale by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2h 43m$76–238Bus via Yuma
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
10h 48m$62–96Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 53m$65–98Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Scottsdaletaxi
12h 16m$380–588Drive 363.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Scottsdalecar 363.3 mi
6h 12m$67–96Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
14h 50m$92–149
San Diego to Scottsdale by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Scottsdale is to bus via Yuma which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $75 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Chaparral Rd & Granite Reef Rd via 24th St & Buckeye Rd and Camelback Rd & 24th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between San Diego and Scottsdale is 319 miles. The road distance is 365.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Scottsdale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from San Diego to Scottsdale, including transfers.
San Diego to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $75 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 53m.
San Diego to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Scottsdale is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from San Diego to Scottsdale.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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