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

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There are 9 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 20m
    $148–286

  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
    33h 37m
    $208–324

  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
    $757–1,198

  4. Drive  1,364.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Elmacar car 1,364.1 mi
    24h 44m
    $249–360

  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 11m
    $169–416

  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 52m
    $179–851

  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
    $782–1,206

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus 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
    43h 51m
    $770–1,207

  9. 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
    $993–1,545

Phoenix to Elma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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 33h 37m.

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