What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Phoenix is to bus which costs $160 - $490 and takes 35h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Phoenix is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $320 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Phoenix?

The distance between Iowa City and Phoenix is 1298 miles. The road distance is 1511.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs $160 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Iowa City to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Phoenix bus from?

Iowa City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Phoenix bus arrive?

Iowa City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h behind Iowa City. It is currently 8:33 PM in Iowa City and 7:33 PM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Phoenix is 1512 miles. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Iowa City to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2153+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Iowa City to Phoenix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Phoenix
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CID - PHX
7h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
35h 30m
$162–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
35h 39m
$189–551
Drive 1,503.1 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Phoenixcar 1,503.1 mi
26h 13m
$275–397
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane CID - AZA
7h 50m
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
9h 22m
$324–1,391
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
4. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
36h 4m
$251–433

Iowa City to Phoenix by bus

7Weekly Buses

35h 30mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,290.4 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Phoenix Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 35h 30m.

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