Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Phoenix

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Detroit to Phoenix

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DTW - PHX
    5h 55m
    $132–362

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    7h 10m
    $114–554

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 30m
    $359–537

  4. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    42h 34m
    $1,078–1,773

  5. Drive  1,967.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Phoenixcar car 1,967.9 mi
    32h 10m
    $360–519

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane FNT - AZA
    5h 24m
    $212–766

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLE - PHX
    8h 57m
    $201–534

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    7h 46m
    $171–679

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus
    2d 19h

Michigan to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Michigan to Phoenix.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,684 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 41h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There