There are 7 ways to get from Arizona to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or tram
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Fly Phoenix to Denver
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN)plane PHX - DEN
4h$122–372Fly Scottsdale Airport to Arapahoe County Airport, tram
cheapest- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Arapahoe County Airport (APA)plane SCF - APA
- Take the tram from County Line Station to 10th & Osage Stationtram
3h 47m$92–401Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
17h 39m$152–242Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
20h 4m$212–422Drive 762.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Denvercar 762.4 mi
15h 1m$140–201Line 8 bus to Tucson, fly to Denver
- Take the bus from Broadway/Country Club to Downtown Ronstadt Centerbus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Denver (DEN)plane TUS - DEN
4h 55m$260–710Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus El Paso
19h 39m$142–212
Arizona to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Denver is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Denver is to fly and tram which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Denver. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Denver via Phoenix Bus Station and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Arizona and Denver is 635 miles. The road distance is 766.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Denver without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 17h 39m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Arizona to Denver, including transfers.
Arizona to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Denver is to fly which takes 4h and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Albuquerque, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 17h 39m.
Arizona to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Denver is 1h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 12:01 AM in Arizona and 1:01 AM in Denver.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Denver via Buckeye Rd & 24th St, Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Tucson to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Tucson to Denver via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Tucson to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Denver is 767 miles. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Arizona to Denver.
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