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

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Phoenix 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)planeDEN - PHX
    3h 47m
    $150–370

  2. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Phoenix (PHX)planeCOS - PHX
    5h 24m
    $123–499

  3. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation CenterbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    16h 25m
    $160–276

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
    18h 42m
    $147–340

  5. Drive 762.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Phoenixcar762.5 mi
    15h 1m
    $140–201

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Cruces, NMbusDenver to El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to PhoenixbusEl Paso
    19h 33m
    $142–206

Denver to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver to Phoenix Bus Station via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 16h 25m.

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