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How to get fromArizona to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Arizona to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 42m

  2. Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 24m
    $156–641

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 6m
    $249–365

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    36h 28m
    $379–876

  5. Drive  1,499 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Iowa Citycar car 1,499 mi
    26h 21m
    $274–396

  6. Fly Tucson to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane TUS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 6m

  7. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AZA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 35m

  8. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 23m
    $178–733

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    37h 17m
    $279–450

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 16h
    $601–1,477

Arizona to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,295.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Buren St & Central Av to Iowa City via Jefferson St & 24th St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 35h 6m.

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