There are 7 ways to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 from Colorado Springs Airport
best- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane COS - PHX
4h 40m$61–346Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus Denver
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 11m$158–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
18h 14m$209–418Drive 722.1 mi
- Drive from Colorado Springs to Tempecar 722.1 mi
14h 23m$132–191Bus to Denver, fly
- Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DEN - PHX
5h 29m$152–267Bus, train via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
16h 25m$187–353Bus
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Las Crucesbus Lxus 1121 / ...
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Phoenixbus El Paso / ...
19h 34m$134–204
Colorado Springs to Tempe by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado Springs to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Colorado Springs and arriving at 24th St & Jefferson St via Albuquerque Bus Station and 24th St & Buckeye Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Colorado Springs and Tempe is 575 miles. The road distance is 726.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe without a car is to bus via Albuquerque which takes 16h 11m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe, including transfers.
Colorado Springs to Tempe bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Colorado Springs station.
The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Tempe is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Albuquerque, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 11m.
Colorado Springs to Tempe bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Tempe is 1h behind Colorado Springs. It is currently 11:31 PM in Colorado Springs and 10:31 PM in Tempe.
What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado Springs to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Denver to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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