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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Tempe is to bus which costs $150 - $450 and takes 36h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Tempe is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $320 - $1,400.

How far is it from Iowa City to Tempe?

The distance between Iowa City and Tempe is 1304 miles. The road distance is 1503.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 36h 2m and costs $150 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Iowa City to Tempe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h behind Iowa City. It is currently 1:19 AM in Iowa City and 12:19 AM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Tempe is 1504 miles. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Iowa City to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2848+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Tempe 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 23m
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
36h 2m
$156–449
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 Tempebus
36h 4m
$170–442
Drive 1,495.2 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Tempecar 1,495.2 mi
26h 3m
$273–395
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
9h 14m
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 54m
$328–1,359
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 21m
$243–399

Iowa City to Tempe by bus and tram

7Weekly Services

36h 2mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Mill Ave/3rd St via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa 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 36h 2m.

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