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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Boulder is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $180 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Canyon Blvd & 19th St via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso Bus Station and 8th & Coffman PnR Gate C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Tempe to Boulder?

The distance between Tempe and Boulder is 657 miles. The road distance is 771.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Boulder without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 37m and costs $150 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Tempe to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Boulder bus from?

Tempe to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.

Where does the Tempe to Boulder bus arrive?

Tempe to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tucson Downtown station.

Can I drive from Tempe to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Boulder is 772 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Tempe to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 170+ hotels available in Boulder.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Phoenix 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 55m
$185–415
Fly Phoenix 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 45m
$110–445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tempe 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 37m
$155–323
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Paso
3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to 8th & Coffman PnR Longmont
20h 55m
$199–278
Drive 767.2 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Boulder767.2 mi
15h 10m
$140–203
Bus to Tucson, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Denver (DEN)TUS - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 15m
$139–698
Bus
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 / ...
21h 11m
$130–255

Tempe to Boulder by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

20h 37mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Tempe to Canyon Blvd & 19th St via Tucson Downtown, Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and 8th & Coffman PnR Gate C in around 20h 55m.

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