There are 2 airports — SNA, LGB — that make sense to fly out of from Anaheim and 2 airports — PHX, AZA — to access Mesa. The best deals are usually found by flying out of SNA.
Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United, jetBlue operate flights which can help you travel from Anaheim to Mesa.
The cheapest way by air is via Alaska Airlines and flies from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). Alaska Airlines flies from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and is the quickest flight to get you from Anaheim to Mesa.Out of the 4 total modes of travel to Mesa from Anaheim, a flight is the quickest method.It's 351 miles between Anaheim to Mesa. On a typical day, it might take between 6h 10min and 6h 29min from Anaheim to Mesa under normal conditions. If traffic is heavy, it could take around 6h 47min and costs will only go up due to traffic and congestion to drive to Mesa by car. In these situations, we would highly recommend public transit if available.
We estimate driving cost by using a 20 mpg fuel economy, fuel costing $2.70 per US gallon, the one-way cost of the drive, excluding tolls, may be about $47.
The are 13 different ways across 4 unique modes of transportation to help you travel from Anaheim to Mesa. The fastest way out of Anaheim towards Phoenix is by bus, as it is the quickest to the Mesa area. This doesn't necessarily take into consideration traffic or weather - so these may impact some of your decision making. It's common to find tickets for as low as $53. Alaska Airlines operates from Anaheim to Mesa, so you book your trip with them! Book as soon as you can, as there may be limited availability.
On your trip from Anaheim to Mesa, it is best to book as soon as possible. It won't necessarily help reduce your price by a large amount, but will ensure that you have a spot on the bus or train.
While buses have recently gotten bad coverage because of cleanliness of bus stations or winter time accidents, they are can be very convenient for travel. The best part about traveling by bus to Mesa is that it can be very cheap. That's because they usually have basic accomodations - WiFi and a restroom. Some of the Anaheim/Mesa buses' coverage has been overstated. The real thing to consider when taking a bus from Anaheim is to consider the time of travel and the density of the cities that you're traveling to. If you are traveling by bus between Anaheim CA and Mesa during high traffic times, you can expect to have your trip altered significantly due to traffic. Further, if you are traveling during winter, the bus schedule might be thrown off due to inclimate winter weather. Be sure to plan accordingly!
The plus side of taking the train from Anaheim to Mesa? The accomodations, scenery, and lack of Mesa traffic can usually be on point. Moreover, you can usually expect your average concessions - such as food and drinks. Most trains have WiFi these days as well. The worst part about trains are the price. While the train to Mesa is often cheaper than flying, they are generally more expensive than buses. Train prices are usually set and do not vary as much as bus prices or flights or so the likelihood of finding discounts is pretty rare.
Cheapest Way | Bus — $54 |
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Fastest Way | Flight — 1h 13min |
Eco-Friendly Way | Bus — 55 lb CO2 |
Available Modes | 4 modes — bus, flight, train and by car |
Distance | 351 miles |
Travel Companies | Amtrak, Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United |