What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe is to fly and tram which takes 3h 39m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Phoenix via Indio, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Tempe?

The distance between Los Angeles and Tempe is 395 miles. The road distance is 385.4 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Tempe without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe without a car is to bus via Indio which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Tempe?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Los Angeles to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Tempe bus from?

Los Angeles to Tempe bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Tempe?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tempe is to bus via Indio which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Tempe bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Tempe bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Indio station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Tempe is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Los Angeles to Tempe.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Tempe?

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Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 3022+ hotels available in Tempe.

Los Angeles to Tempe - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and taxi

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tempe by plane, tram, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, tram
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 39m
$130–325
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Phoenix
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
5h 13m
$53–308
Bus via Indio
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus San José
2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Phoenixbus Cbx
7h 40m
$58–97
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi
8h 13m
$212–362
Drive 383.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tempecar 383.2 mi
6h 6m
$70–101
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, tram
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvdtram
3h 42m
$179–471
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ONT - PHX
4h 15m
$156–679
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Scottsdale Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane BUR - SCF
4h 6m
$64–351
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
6h 2m
$264–672
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
7h 48m
$61–113
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
7h 57m
$62–100
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus La
8h
$59–87

Los Angeles to Tempe by bus and tram

42Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via Indio, Indio, CA, Phoenix, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, JSX flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) 4 times a day.

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