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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Phoenixby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CID - PHX
    4h 57m
    $102–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 47m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    43h

  4. Drive  1,503.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationcar car 1,503.2 mi
    26h 24m
    $275–397

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane CID - AZA
    5h 49m
    $148–626

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Phoenixbus bus
    40h 11m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Phoenix Bus Station via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 37h 47m.

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