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

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix 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 23m

  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 4m
    $154–638

  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 5m
    $249–364

  4. Bus, train

    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
    35h 54m
    $369–860

  5. Drive  1,499.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Iowa Citycar car 1,499.4 mi
    26h 22m
    $274–396

  6. 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
    7h 49m

  7. 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
    8h 37m
    $208–837

  8. 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
    36h 5m
    $283–441

Phoenix to Iowa City by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,290.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Iowa City via 24th St/Jefferson, 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 5m.

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