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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Tempe is to fly which costs $160 - $600 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Tempe is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 47m.

How far is it from Detroit to Tempe?

The distance between Detroit and Tempe is 1706 miles. The road distance is 1971.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Tempe without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 41h 40m and costs $650 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Detroit to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Tempe bus from?

Detroit to Tempe bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Tempe?

The best way to get from Detroit to Tempe is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 41h 47m.

Where does the Detroit to Tempe bus arrive?

Detroit to Tempe bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Tempe?

Tempe is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:23 PM in Detroit and 6:23 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Detroit to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Tempe is 1971 miles. It takes approximately 31h 58m to drive from Detroit to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2640+ hotels available in Tempe.

Detroit to Tempe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Tempe by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DTW - PHX
6h 38m
$164–554
Train, bus via Flagstaff
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
41h 40m
$666–1,323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
41h 47m
$304–591
Drive 1,959.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Tempecar 1,959.7 mi
31h 58m
$358–517
Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLE - PHX
9h 23m
$220–701
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus
2d 17h
$809–1,711

Detroit to Tempe by train and bus

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41h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,696.3 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Mill Ave/3rd St via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 41h 47m.

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