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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)plane plane DEN - PHX
    3h 43m
    $112–207

  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
    5h 53m
    $72–360

  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
    17h 40m
    $149–234

  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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    18h 43m
    $355–536

  5. Drive  762.6 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Phoenixcar car 762.6 mi
    15h 5m
    $140–201

  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 30m
    $142–211

Denver to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Phoenix, 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 Phoenix Bus Station via Albuquerque Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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