What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Boulder is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 15h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $160 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, 18th St & Curtis St and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Boulder?

The distance between Phoenix and Boulder is 652 miles. The road distance is 779.4 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 17h 57m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Boulder?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Phoenix to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Boulder bus from?

Phoenix to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Boulder bus arrive?

Phoenix to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Boulder is 779 miles. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Phoenix to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 157+ hotels available in Boulder.

Phoenix to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 to Denver, bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN)PHX - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
4h 27m
$163–403
Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)PHX - COS
2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airport
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 17m
$108–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
17h 57m
$168–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
20h 12m
$152–323
Drive 774.9 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Boulder774.9 mi
15h 23m
$142–205
Bus, train via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
3. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
18h 53m
$167–283
Bus via Downtown Boulder Station
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
19h 33m
$130–232

Phoenix to Boulder by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 57mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, 18th St & Curtis St, Union Station Gate B2, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 17h 57m.

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