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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Tempe 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
    5h 42m
    $124–654

  2. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane CID - AZA
    7h 23m
    $104–490

  3. 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
    38h 29m

  4. 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 Tempebus bus
    43h 19m

  5. Drive 1,500.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Tempecar car 1,500.3 mi
    26h 19m
    $274–396

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Mill Ave/3rd St via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 38h 29m.

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