There are 8 ways to get from Meridian to Phoenix by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus, 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 from Meridian
best- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MEI - PHX
7h 11m$126–569Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Meridian to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PIB - PHX
7h 52m$124–520Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
30h 19m$306–403Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
44h 30m$540–1,158Drive 1,527.6 mi
- Drive from Meridian to Phoenixcar 1,527.6 mi
24h 29m$279–403Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly
- Drive from Meridian to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BHM - PHX
6h 17m$148–640Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane JAN - PHX
7h 45m$155–553Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
34h$242–399
Meridian to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Phoenix is to bus which costs $240 - $400 and takes 34h.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Phoenix is to drive and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Meridian to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Phoenix via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 19m.
The distance between Meridian and Phoenix is 1362 miles. The road distance is 1536.5 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Phoenix without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 30h 19m and costs $300 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Meridian to Phoenix, including transfers.
Meridian to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Phoenix is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 30h 19m.
Meridian to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Meridian. It is currently 1:51 AM in Meridian and 11:51 PM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Meridian (MEI) to Phoenix (PHX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 30h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Meridian to Phoenix via Houston, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Phoenix via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Phoenix via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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