There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins to Tempe by bus, plane, train, 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.
Bus to Denver, fly
best- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DEN - PHX
5h 9m$153–368Bus, bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane COS - PHX
8h 5m$138–458Bus, train via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
20h 30m$198–359Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver 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
22h 9m$214–426Drive 816.4 mi
- Drive from Fort Collins to Tempecar 816.4 mi
15h 52m$149–216Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
20h 37m$152–246
Fort Collins to Tempe by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Tempe is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Tempe is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
The distance between Fort Collins and Tempe is 685 miles. The road distance is 821.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Collins to Tempe without a car is to bus and train via Albuquerque which takes 20h 30m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Fort Collins to Tempe, including transfers.
Fort Collins to Tempe bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.
Fort Collins to Tempe bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Tempe is 1h behind Fort Collins. It is currently 1:56 AM in Fort Collins and 12:56 AM in Tempe.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Tempe is 821 miles. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Fort Collins to Tempe.
What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Mill Ave/3rd St via Denver Union Station, Albuquerque 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 20h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
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