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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.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yuma, AZ 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 Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 3 buses that leave Yuma, AZ for Phoenix, AZ on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 251 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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 Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:55 PM Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 3h20 | 5:15 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 2h55 | 11:30 PM Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 3h15 | 11:50 PM Phoenix, Sky Train Station, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:47, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 2:47 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Most Yuma, AZ to Phoenix, AZ buses use the Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) to Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) station pair, with some services arriving at Phoenix, Sky Train Station. Use this guide to compare Yuma, AZ 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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