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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Phoenixby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Phoenix by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RDU - PHX
    4h 37m
    $158–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $360–716

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $854–1,842

  4. Drive 2,132 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationcar car 2,132 mi
    35h 13m
    $390–562

  5. Fly to Scottsdale Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane RDU - SCF
    8h 14m
    $198–779

Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Phoenix by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,887.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Phoenix Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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