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Heard Museum
Leading museum of Native American art and culture, known for its acclaimed exhibitions and strong focus on Indigenous artists of the Southwest.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 4 buses that leave Calexico, CA for Phoenix, AZ on Mon, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 330 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $303.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 44m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $267 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $320 (€263).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 44m.
You'll arrive about -2h -6m sooner (4h 35m by bus vs 3h 29m by car) and save roughly $-4.75 (€-3.91) compared to fuel and tolls ($53 (€44) vs $48 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 9:10 AM Calexico, E 1st St (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 7h05 | 4:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Calexico, E 1st St (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 4h30 | 5:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Calexico, E 1st St (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 4h30 | 11:40 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Calexico, E 1st St (Greyhound Bus Station), CA | 4h49 | 11:59 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Calexico, CA to Phoenix, AZ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 18:35. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 6:35 PM |
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