How to travel from Philadelphia to Phoenix, United States of America
The distance between Philadelphia and Phoenix is around 2,085 miles (3,356km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Philadelphia to Phoenix by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Phoenix → Philadelphia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 20m
- Typical cost$470
American Airlines
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Phoenix.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$310
Greyhound USA
Train and Bus
Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Flagstaff then take the bus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Station.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$425
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and Phoenix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to Phoenix by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $310 and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $470.
The distance between Philadelphia and Phoenix is around 2,085 miles (3,356km).
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Philadelphia and Phoenix by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Phoenix is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $470.
The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Phoenix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $310 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Philadelphia and Phoenix. We recommend that you fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Philadelphia and Phoenix. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Philadelphia and Phoenix with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2 days 4h.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and Phoenix. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Philadelphia and Phoenix. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Philadelphia and Phoenix with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 20m.
American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Philadelphia and Phoenix. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and and arrive into Phoenix (PHX). These flights usually take around 5h 20m.
The flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and and arrive into Phoenix (PHX).
The closest major airport to Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (PHX) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Phoenix. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (AZA) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) (PRC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Philadelphia and Phoenix. The distance is around 2,387 miles (3,842km) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to Phoenix is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $470.
Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and Phoenix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6h 10m | $470 | hourly | 3,356km (2,085 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7hrs | $400 | every 3 hours | 3,561km (2,213 miles) |
| Train to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station, Fly | 7hrs | $465 | hourly | 3,391km (2,107 miles) |
| Train to Washington Union Station, Fly | 7h 35m | $640 | hourly | 3,412km (2,120 miles) |
| Train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, Fly | 7h 55m | $455 | hourly | 3,639km (2,261 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 4h | $310 | once daily | 3,921km (2,436 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 5h | $425 | once daily | 4,400km (2,734 miles) |
| Train to Chicago Union Station, bus | 3 days 13h | $380 | 3 times a week | 5,444km (3,383 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | $235 | on demand | 3,842km (2,387 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Philadelphia and Phoenix
Airlines
American Airlines
Delta
United Airlines
Southwest Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Train operators
Airports near Phoenix
The following major airports near Phoenix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
- Distance
- 4 miles (7km) from Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
- Distance
- 26 miles (42km) from Phoenix
Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
- Distance
- 85 miles (137km) from Phoenix