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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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)planeCID - PHX
    5h 5m
    $162–802

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
    5. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
    38h 41m
    $216–604

  3. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Lambert-St. Louis International Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    40h 12m
    $174–414

  4. Drive 1,508.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Phoenixcar1,508.2 mi
    26h 25m
    $276–398

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)planeCID - AZA
    5h 49m
    $200–680

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to St Louisbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    41h 46m
    $186–526

Cedar Rapids to Phoenix by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Phoenix Bus Station via Iowa City, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and Saint Louis in around 40h 12m.

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