How to travel from Salt Lake City to Phoenix, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Phoenix is around 522 miles (840km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix by plane, tram, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Tram

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) then take a tram to Jefferson/1st Ave.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $275
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown and then to Phoenix.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Phoenix.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance663 miles (1,067km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Phoenix

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Phoenix by plane, tram, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $275.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Phoenix is around 522 miles (840km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505 miles (813km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Salt Lake City and Phoenix by plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $275.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Phoenix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Phoenix. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) then take a tram to Jefferson/1st Ave. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Phoenix. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Phoenix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salt Lake City Downtown, Las Vegas Downtown and NB Martin L King after Symphony Prk. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Flixbus USA, Tufesa and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salt Lake City to Phoenix. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) then take a tram to Jefferson/1st Ave. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Salt Lake City and Phoenix. The distance is around 663 miles (1,067km) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix is to fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $275.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Phoenix

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Phoenix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Tram
2h 45m
$275
every 20 mins840km (522 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
13h 20m
$120
once daily1,152km (716 miles)
Bus via Las Vegas Downtown14h 15m
$130
once daily1,174km (730 miles)
Bus via Parowan16h 25m
$145
4 times a week1,390km (864 miles)
Drive
11hrs
$66
on demand1,067km (663 miles)

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Airports near Phoenix

The following major airports near Phoenix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Phoenix
AZA
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26 miles (42km) from Phoenix
PRC
Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Phoenix