There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Phoenix
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CID - PHX
5h$172–902Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
36h 57mBus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
45h 46mDrive 1,503.2 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationcar 1,503.2 mi
26h 24m$275–397Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane CID - AZA
5h 57m$220–830
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 26h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 46m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Phoenix is 1269 miles. The road distance is 1511.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Phoenix bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 46m.
Cedar Rapids to Phoenix bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Cedar Rapids. It is currently 8:52 PM in Cedar Rapids and 6:52 PM in Phoenix.
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, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Phoenix via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–480
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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