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How to get fromSeattle to Tempeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, tram or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SEA - PHX
    5h 17m
    $118–558

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 33m
    $159–321

  3. Train, bus via 44th St/Washington

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    44h 18m
    $204–846

  4. Drive 1,396.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Tempecar car 1,396.4 mi
    24h 57m
    $255–369

  5. Tram to Paine Field County Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PAE - PHX
    3. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram tram
    6h 16m
    $127–610

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus La
    45h 23m
    $220–818

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi taxi
    45h 27m
    $277–934

Seattle to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mill Ave/3rd St via Sacramento, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 35h 33m.

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