Sedona & Arizona Day Tripsby Private Bus From Phoenix
Red rocks, wine country, Old West towns and lake days, with your group on one bus and a driver who handles every mile. Choose the destination and we'll quote the trip.
- Sedona & Verde Valley wineries
- Jerome, Prescott & Flagstaff
- Tucson, Tombstone & Bisbee
- Custom stops and timing
Phoenix to Sedona by Bus
Sedona is about 116 miles north of central Phoenix, roughly two hours by I-17 and SR-179. It's the most popular group day trip in Arizona. Groups come for the red rock formations, shopping and galleries in Uptown Sedona and Tlaquepaque, and the scenic viewpoints on the drive in.
Montezuma Castle National Monument, about an hour and forty-five minutes from Phoenix, sits right off I-17 and makes an easy stop on the way up. Verde Valley wine country in Cottonwood, and the old mining town of Jerome on the hill above it, are both about two hours away and pair well with Sedona.
Popular Group Day Trip Ideas
Verde Valley Wine Tour
Tasting rooms in Cottonwood with lunch in Old Town, and no designated driver needed.
Sedona Scenic Day
Viewpoints, galleries and lunch in Uptown, with Montezuma Castle on the way.
Old West Weekend
Tombstone and Bisbee as an overnight trip for reunions and friend groups.
Family Visitor Tours
Show visiting relatives Arizona beyond the Valley in one comfortable day.
Team Off-Sites
Take a conference group out of the city for a day in cooler, scenic places.
Snow Day in Flagstaff
In winter, bring the group up to see snow a little over two hours from the desert.
Group Day Trips From Phoenix
Approximate one-way drive times from central Phoenix, without traffic or stops.
North of Phoenix
Sedona
About 2 hours. Red rocks, Uptown Sedona, Tlaquepaque and the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
Verde Valley Wine Country
About 2 hours. Old Town Cottonwood's tasting rooms and nearby vineyards.
Jerome
About 2 hours 15 minutes. A historic hillside mining town with shops and views.
Prescott
About 2 hours. Whiskey Row and the historic courthouse square.
Flagstaff
About 2 hours 35 minutes. Cooler weather, downtown and Arizona Snowbowl nearby.
Grand Canyon South Rim
About 4 hours. See Grand Canyon bus trips.
South, West & Around the Valley
Tucson
About 2 hours. Museums, Mission San Xavier del Bac and dinner downtown.
Tombstone
About 3½ hours. Old West history on Allen Street.
Bisbee
About 4 hours. Mining history and an artsy downtown. Usually best as an overnight.
Lake Havasu City
About 3¾ hours. The London Bridge and lake days on the Colorado River.
Lake Pleasant
About 1 hour. A lake day without leaving the metro.
Salt River Tubing
About 50 minutes. A summer group favorite east of Mesa.
Tips for a Smooth Day Trip
Longer trips go best with an early start and a plan for meals. Popular stops in Sedona and Jerome get crowded on weekends, and some streets and parking areas are tight for large vehicles. We plan drop-off and pickup points that work for the size of bus you need.
- Leave early to beat the heat and the weekend crowds
- Pick one or two main stops rather than five quick ones
- Agree on a firm meet-up time and place for the return
- Bring layers for northern Arizona, where it's much cooler
Get a Day Trip Quote
Enter your party size and trip date(s). We'll follow up about the destination and stops.
Tell Us About Your Group
Pricing depends on your group size and dates — we'll send you a custom quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sedona from Phoenix?
About 116 miles, or roughly two hours from central Phoenix without stops. Leaving from the East or West Valley adds some time.
Can we combine Sedona and wine tasting in one day?
Yes. Verde Valley's tasting rooms in Cottonwood are close to Sedona, so a Sedona-and-wine day is one of the most popular group plans.
Can you do overnight or multi-day Arizona trips?
Yes. Enter a start and end date in the form. Farther destinations like Bisbee, Lake Havasu or Page are usually better as overnights.
Do you offer Antelope Canyon or Horseshoe Bend trips?
Page, home to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, is more than five hours from Phoenix, so it works best as an overnight. Antelope Canyon is on Navajo Nation land and is visited through authorized tour operators, so plan your canyon tour separately and we'll handle the transportation.
What do you need from me to get a quote?
Just your expected party size, your date(s), and your name, email and phone number. We'll follow up to confirm pickup addresses, destinations and timing, then send your price.
Can we bring drinks on the bus?
Ask us when you request your quote and we'll confirm the onboard beverage policy for your trip. We never sell or serve alcohol, and trips with guests under 21 (prom, homecoming, quinceañeras, school and youth groups) are alcohol-free.
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