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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tacoma to Tempe 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
    5h 17m
    $145–265

  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 39m
    $171–308

  3. Train, bus via 44th St/Washington

    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
    43h 30m
    $497–969

  4. Drive 1,388.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Tempecar car 1,388.5 mi
    25h 15m
    $254–366

  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 49m
    $171–336

  6. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PAE - PHX
    7h 28m
    $162–783

  7. 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 Tempetaxi taxi
    43h 41m
    $645–1,227

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus La
    43h 55m
    $498–956

Tacoma to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,138.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Tempe, 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 Mill Ave/3rd St via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 37h 39m.

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