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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tempeby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tempe by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram tram
    2h 4m
    $105–292

  2. Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    8h 35m
    $65–125

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    $213–383

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Temperideshare rideshare 394.7 mi
    6h 28m

  5. Drive 394.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tempecar car 394.7 mi
    6h 28m
    $72–104

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus bus La
    10h 40m
    $69–104

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    12h 11m
    $85–145

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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