There are 8 ways to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)AZA - CID
4h 49m$166–574Bus, train
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
39h 27m$245–678Bus via Burlington
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
40h 35m$231–548Drive 1,486.8 mi
- Drive from Apache Junction to Iowa City1,486.8 mi
26h 4m$272–392Fly Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)PHX - CID
6h 40m$255–772Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)AZA - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
7h 16m$313–1,242Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)PHX - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
8h 55m$422–1,520Bus
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Saint Louis
- Take the bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa City
45h 11m$198–473
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City is to bus which costs $190 - $480 and takes 45h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $160 - $600.
The distance between Apache Junction and Iowa City is 1284 miles. The road distance is 1495.5 miles.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 27m and costs $240 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City, including transfers.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Iowa City is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Burlington, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 40h 35m.
Iowa City is 1h ahead of Apache Junction. It is currently 3:42 PM in Apache Junction and 4:42 PM in Iowa City.
Yes, the driving distance between Apache Junction to Iowa City is 1495 miles. It takes approximately 26h 4m to drive from Apache Junction to Iowa City.
There are 52+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Apache Junction, AZ, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Apache Junction to Iowa City via Apache Junction, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis, and Burlington in around 40h 35m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $130–370
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $190–420
- Business - advance purchase
- $260–1,100
- Business Class
- $370–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from St Louis to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–127
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–100
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $127
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–128
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $55–85
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $128
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide













