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How to get fromPhoenix to Cedar Fallsby plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Cedar Falls by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    5h 28m
    $122–399

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    45h 32m
    $518–1,130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    46h 45m
    $302–576

  4. Drive  1,492.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Cedar Fallscar car 1,492.1 mi
    26h 35m
    $273–394

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane PHX - ALO
    7h 16m
    $135–569

  6. 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 Waterloobus bus
    2d 20h
    $667–1,524

Phoenix to Cedar Falls by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration45h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,320.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Main St and W 18th St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 46h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day.

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