What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Tucson is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 26h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Tucson is to bus and fly which takes 9h 55m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 7m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Tucson?

The distance between Iowa City and Tucson is 1308 miles. The road distance is 1498.4 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Tucson without a car is to bus and train via Kansas City which takes 37h 33m and costs $400 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Tucson?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Iowa City to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Tucson bus from?

Iowa City to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Tucson bus arrive?

Iowa City to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Tucson?

Tucson is 2h behind Iowa City. It is currently 8:12 PM in Iowa City and 6:12 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Tucson is 1498 miles. It takes approximately 26h 36m to drive from Iowa City to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 824+ hotels available in Tucson.

Iowa City to Tucson - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Tucson
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tucson (TUS)plane CID - TUS
9h 34m
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Tucson (TUS)plane MLI - TUS
10h 9m
$169–767
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
37h 33m
$408–895
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
42h 7m
$286–491
Drive 1,489.7 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Tucsoncar 1,489.7 mi
26h 36m
$272–393
Bus to Des Moines, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS)plane DSM - TUS
9h 55m
$254–1,092
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CID - PHX
3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
9h 17m
Bus to Des Moines, fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
9h 59m
$244–927
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane ORD - TUS
11h 43m
$174–714
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 12h
$582–1,359

Iowa City to Tucson by bus, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

37h 33mAverage Duration

$408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,300.9 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Broadway/Country Club via Denver Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 42h 7m.

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