There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
5h 9m$154–434Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
38h 43m$268–412Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
45h 28m$644–1,412Drive 1,582.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Tempecar 1,582.4 mi
29h 17m$289–418Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
39h 37m$318–536
Minneapolis to Tempe by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tempe is to fly which costs $150 - $440 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Phoenix via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tempe is 1298 miles. The road distance is 1591.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tempe without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 43m and costs $260 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Minneapolis to Tempe, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tempe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 38h 43m.
Minneapolis to Tempe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Tempe is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 10:59 AM in Minneapolis and 8:59 AM in Tempe.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 38h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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