There are 8 ways to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, 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 Idaho Falls to Phoenix
best- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IDA - PHX
4h 12m$86–460Bus via Kingman
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Kingman, AZbus
- Take the bus from Kingman to Tempebus
21h 5m$186–298Drive 842.4 mi
- Drive from Idaho Falls to Tempecar 842.4 mi
15h 24m$154–223Bus to Pocatello Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
- Fly from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PIH - PHX
6h 25m$95–422Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus
- Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane JAC - PHX
8h 8m$139–713Fly Idaho Falls to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, line 184 bus, line 45 bus, tram
- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane IDA - AZA
- Take the bus from Tiburon Av & Innovation Wy to Superstition Springs TCbus
- Take the bus from Superstition Springs TC to Gilbert Rd/Main St TCbus
- Take the tram from Gilbert Rd/Main St to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
5h 37m$97–496Bus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Phoenixbus
21h 40m$188–284Bus via Cedar City
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airportbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus
- Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
24h 51m$183–328
Idaho Falls to Tempe by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Idaho Falls to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Idaho Falls and arriving at Tempe via Ogden, UT, Las Vegas and Kingman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
The distance between Idaho Falls and Tempe is 709 miles. The road distance is 847.3 miles.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe without a car is to bus via Kingman which takes 21h 5m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe, including transfers.
Idaho Falls to Tempe bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Idaho Falls station.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Tempe is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Kingman, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 21h 5m.
Idaho Falls to Tempe bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Tempe is 1h behind Idaho Falls. It is currently 10:22 PM in Idaho Falls and 9:22 PM in Tempe.
What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls to Tempe via Ogden, UT, Las Vegas, Kingman, AZ, and Kingman in around 21h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Phoenix via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Phoenix via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Gilbert Rd/Main St to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunoco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Idaho Falls to Tempe is 847 miles. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Idaho Falls to Tempe.
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