What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Tempe?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Tempe is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 29h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Tempe?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $190 - $950.

How far is it from Madison to Tempe?

The distance between Madison and Tempe is 1416 miles. The road distance is 1668.3 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Tempe without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Tempe without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 40h 34m and costs $190 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Tempe?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Madison to Tempe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Madison to Tempe?

The best way to get from Madison to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 42h 51m.

What is the time difference between Madison and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h behind Madison. It is currently 6:30 PM in Madison and 5:30 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Madison to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Tempe is 1668 miles. It takes approximately 29h 12m to drive from Madison to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Tempe.

Madison to Tempe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Tempe by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)MSN - PHX
5h 46m
$194–904
Bus, train via Flagstaff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
40h 34m
$191–1,326
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
42h 51m
$249–498
Drive 1,658.6 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Tempe1,658.6 mi
29h 12m
$303–438
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)MKE - PHX
7h 24m
$253–1,155
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)ORD - PHX
8h 27m
$242–692
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempe
2d 15h
$240–1,596

Madison to Tempe by bus and train

5Weekly Services

40h 34mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,408 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Mill Ave/3rd St via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 42h 51m.

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