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Phoenix Art Museum
The Southwest’s largest art museum, with strong collections in American, Latin American, Asian, European, and contemporary art plus rotating exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Martinez, CA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $211. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $211, and a flight costs an average of $261.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$211 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 49m Average total duration 21h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Martinez, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Martinez, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 19m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $211 |
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Buses from Martinez, CA to Phoenix, AZ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 21h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $211 (€173) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 646 miles (1040 km) distance in 22h 40m.
Distance 646 miles (1040 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $211 (€173) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 22h 40m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Most Martinez, CA to Phoenix, AZ buses use the Oakland, West Oakland BART Station to Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) station pair, with some services arriving at Phoenix, W Glendale Ave (Glendale). Use this guide to compare Martinez, CA and Phoenix, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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