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How to get fromDenver to Tempeby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Denver

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DEN - PHX
    4h 9m
    $114–204

  2. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane COS - PHX
    6h 25m
    $79–372

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 35m
    $165–253

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus bus
    19h 8m
    $357–541

  5. Drive  754.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Tempecar car 754.7 mi
    14h 54m
    $125–180

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus bus Lxus 1121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Phoenixbus bus Lxus 2204 / ...
    18h 49m
    $142–211

Denver to Tempe by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via Albuquerque Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 18h 35m.

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