How to travel from Saint Louis to Phoenix, United States of America

The distance between Saint Louis and Phoenix is around 1,285 miles (2,068km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Louis to Phoenix by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from St. Louis (STL) to Phoenix (PHX).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $485
Operated by

American Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Phoenix.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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train
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Maricopa then take the bus to Tempe Amtrak Bus Stop.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $225
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car
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Drive

Drive to Phoenix.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance1,494 miles (2,404km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Louis and Phoenix

There are several options for getting from Saint Louis to Phoenix by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $205 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $485.

The distance between Saint Louis and Phoenix is around 1,285 miles (2,068km).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint Louis and Phoenix by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Louis to Phoenix is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $485.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Louis and Phoenix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Louis and Phoenix. We recommend that you fly from St. Louis (STL) to Phoenix (PHX). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Louis and Phoenix. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Louis to Phoenix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clayton Transit Center and CIVIC CENTER station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Louis and Phoenix. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint Louis and Phoenix. Flights depart from St. Louis (STL) and arrive at Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Saint Louis and Phoenix with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly between Saint Louis and Phoenix. Flights depart from St. Louis (STL) and and arrive into Phoenix (PHX). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.

The flight from Saint Louis to Phoenix typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from St. Louis (STL) 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 Saint Louis and Phoenix. The distance is around 1,494 miles (2,404km) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Louis to Phoenix is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $485.

How do I get from Saint Louis to Phoenix

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Louis and Phoenix

Transport options from Saint Louis to Phoenix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
$485
hourly2,068km (1,285 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
$205
once daily2,474km (1,537 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 4h
$225
3 times a week3,331km (2,070 miles)
Drive
23hrs
$150
on demand2,404km (1,494 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