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

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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $64.

Distance: 356 miles (574 km)

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Flight

$76

Average price

Cheapest

$141

Average price

$339

Average price

7h 54m

Average total duration

7h 24m

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30m

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9h 44m

Average total duration

9h 14m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

Greyhound

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Amtrak

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American Airlines

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from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Greyhound
12:55PM8h20
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
09:15PMPhoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
$891One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
12:55PM8h20
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
09:15PMPhoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
$891One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2073
10:19AM1h29
Los Angeles International Airport
11:48AMPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
$4741One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak2 Sunset Limited · 8902 AMTRAK
10:00PM9h15
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
07:15AMPhoenix, AZ
$1011One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak422 Texas Eagle · 8902 AMTRAK
10:00PM9h15
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
07:15AMPhoenix, AZ
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
05:40PM7h25
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
01:05AMPhoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
$941One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:30PM6h15
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
02:45AMPhoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
$961One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
10:30AM8h00
Los Angeles, CA
06:30PMPhoenix, AZ
$1371One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5370
08:15AM1h37
Los Angeles International Airport
09:52AMPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
$4741One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2789
12:59PM1h35
Los Angeles International Airport
02:34PMPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
$4741One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5607
01:00PM1h38
Los Angeles International Airport
02:38PMPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
$4741One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

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 35 flights per day.
  • Around 17 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, flight, and train 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 Amtrak to go to Phoenix, AZ by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, Tufesa, Tufesa Mexico to go to Phoenix, AZ by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
  • 16 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, Tufesa, 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.
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