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How to get fromTacoma to Phoenixby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SEA - PHX
    4h 23m
    $143–274

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 7m
    $159–286

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    41h 48m
    $407–883

  4. Drive 1,377 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Phoenixcar car 1,377 mi
    25h 4m
    $252–363

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PDX - PHX
    7h 14m
    $160–415

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    44h 8m
    $544–1,125

  7. Train, bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    45h 37m
    $422–893

Tacoma to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Phoenix Bus Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, and Sacramento in around 37h 7m.

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