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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Tempe is to tram which costs $2 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Tempe is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $3 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Tempe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station station and arriving at Tempe. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Phoenix and Tempe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St and arriving at McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Phoenix to Tempe?

The distance between Phoenix and Tempe is 5 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $3 - $80.

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

The bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tempe takes 15 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Tempe bus from?

Phoenix to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Tempe train from?

Phoenix to Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro, depart from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St station.

Where does the Phoenix to Tempe bus arrive?

Phoenix to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tempe station.

Where does the Phoenix to Tempe train arrive?

Phoenix to Tempe train services, operated by Valley Metro, arrive at McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Tempe is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Phoenix to Tempe.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phoenix to Tempe?

Book your Phoenix to Tempe bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2258+ hotels available in Tempe.

Phoenix to Tempe - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Tempe by bus (Flixbus), tram, taxi, 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.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tempebus FlixBus 2042 / ...
15 min
$3–80
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram A
41 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Tempetaxi 11 mi
18 min
$29–35
Drive 11 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Tempecar 11 mi
18 min
$2–3

Phoenix to Tempe by bus (Flixbus)

35Weekly Buses

15 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tempe 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–80 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Valley Metro operates a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 41 min.

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