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Compare bus and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €218 Average price |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ
Travel to Phoenix, AZ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ.

There are 2 travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
Taking a bus costs $65 (€59) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $104 (€94).
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a train, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Phoenix, AZ from Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 26 min.
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h of travel time.
The Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ distance is around 356 miles (574 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is:
- 19 buses per day.
- 20 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
The following travel companies offer services from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
- FlixBus, Greyhound, EPLA Limo Express or ACN Autobuses can get you to Phoenix, AZ by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ for $39 (€35) on Omio.
- American Airlines, United or Spirit Airlines can take you to Phoenix, AZ by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ for $104 (€94).
Yes, there are direct routes from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 16 direct buses a day to Phoenix, AZ with FlixBus, Greyhound, EPLA Limo Express or ACN Autobuses.
- You can find 5 direct flights per day to Phoenix, AZ with American Airlines or United.
Direct services to Phoenix, AZ tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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