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San Diego to Scottsdale by bus

Scottsdale lies 498 km (310 mi) east of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 9 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 608 km (378 mi) of road.

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San DiegoScottsdale
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.4 million236,839
Elevation20 m (66 ft)382 m (1,253 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Phoenix)
Postal codes92101–9219985250–85271

Where to book buses from San Diego to Scottsdale

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Scottsdale from San Diego?

498 km (310 mi) in a straight line, east of San Diego; by road roughly 608 km (378 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Scottsdale by bus?

About 9 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Diego and Scottsdale?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.