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How to get fromMadison to Tempeby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Tempe by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSN - PHX
    5h 41m
    $104–494

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus bus
    40h 34m
    $950–1,596

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 35m
    $348–543

  4. Drive  1,658 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Tempecar car 1,658 mi
    29h 12m
    $303–438

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKE - PHX
    7h 24m
    $173–734

  6. 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 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    8h 29m
    $216–422

Madison to Tempe by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration40h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,408.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two 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 35m.

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