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How to get fromDurham to Phoenixby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Phoenix by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RDU - PHX
    6h 48m
    $476–1,306

  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLT - PHX
    9h 16m
    $231–848

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 39m
    $325–618

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $858–1,851

  5. Drive 2,124.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Phoenixcar car 2,124.4 mi
    35h 6m
    $388–560

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GSO - PHX
    8h 40m
    $247–924

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $350–678

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    2d 15h
    $834–1,676

Durham to Phoenix by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration47h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Phoenix Bus Station via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 47h 39m.

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