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Phoenix to Arvada by train

Arvada lies 942 km (585 mi) north-east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 12 h 44 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,149 km (714 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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PhoenixArvada
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.7 million115,368
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)1,637 m (5,371 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-6 (America/Denver)
Stations on recordUnion StationOlde Town Arvada station, Arvada Ridge station, 60th & Sheridan / Arvada Gold Strike station
Postal codes85001–8509880001–80007

Clocks in Arvada are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 12 h 44 min journey lands 13 h 44 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book trains from Phoenix to Arvada

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Common questions

How far is Arvada from Phoenix?

942 km (585 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,149 km (714 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Arvada by train?

About 12 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Arvada?

Arvada is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Phoenix).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.