How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ:

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average €101.

A bus is €93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average €142.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 7m.

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is approximately 356 miles (574 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is:

• Around 55 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ as scheduled services by bus, train, and 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:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines to go to Phoenix, AZ by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Futura Net, ACN Autobuses, Tufesa Mexico to go to Phoenix, AZ by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Phoenix, AZ by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
• 15 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Futura Net, ACN Autobuses, Tufesa Mexico.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ often also extend their vacation to go to Flagstaff, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Hayward, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tempe, AZ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Phoenix, AZ and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Phoenix, AZ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Phoenix, AZ, visitors can explore the Musical Instrument Museum to see instruments from around the world, hike or enjoy the views at South Mountain Park and Preserve, and experience the vibrant arts scene at Roosevelt Row. Families can visit the Phoenix Zoo, while architecture enthusiasts can tour Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home. For best sights, the Desert Botanical Garden offers a vast collection of arid-land plants, the Heard Museum showcases American Indian art, and the Phoenix Art Museum features diverse collections. Outdoor lovers can hike Camelback Mountain for panoramic views or visit Papago Park for its unique geological formations.

Three to four days in Phoenix, AZ is typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, and nearby hikes like Camelback Mountain, while also enjoying the vibrant downtown and local cuisine.