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How to get fromPhoenix to Denver, COby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Denver, CO by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Denver

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN)plane plane PHX - DEN
    3h 58m
    $110–210

  2. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane PHX - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    6h 24m
    $66–330

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    18h 13m
    $165–245

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    19h 11m
    $354–540

  5. Drive  761.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Denver, COcar car 761.2 mi
    15h 4m
    $139–201

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Denverbus bus Lxus 1101 / ...
    20h 8m
    $142–212

Phoenix to Denver, CO by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Denver, CO via Albuquerque Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 18h 13m.

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