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How to get fromPhoenix to Elmaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Elma by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PHX - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 15m
    $149–279

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Olympiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 40
    32h 27m
    $215–378

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 45
    41h 52m
    $471–966

  4. Drive 1,376 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Elmacar car 1,376 mi
    26h 27m
    $252–363

  5. Fly to Portland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PHX - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to Elma Transit Centerbus bus
    9h
    $153–306

  6. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PHX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 47m
    $160–754

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to Elma Transit Centerbus bus 45
    42h 4m
    $492–956

  8. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to E Main & N A St WestBoundbus bus 45
    45h
    $613–1,215

Phoenix to Elma by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration32h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Elma, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Elma Transit Center via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Olympia, and Olympia Transit Center in around 32h 27m.

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