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

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There are 5 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 6m
    $152–752

  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

  3. Bus

    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
    39h 17m

  4. Drive 1,508.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Phoenixcar1,508.9 mi
    26h 32m
    $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 46m
    $190–630

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines 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 39h 17m.

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