What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Arizona?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to bus which costs $220 - $390 and takes 33h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Arizona?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $230 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Arizona?

The distance between Iowa and Arizona is 1168 miles. The road distance is 1399.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Arizona without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Arizona without a car is to bus and train via Albuquerque which takes 32h 41m and costs $190 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Arizona?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Iowa to Arizona, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Arizona?

The best way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 33h.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Arizona?

Arizona is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 9:46 PM in Iowa and 8:46 PM in Arizona.

Can I drive from Iowa to Arizona?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Arizona is 1400 miles. It takes approximately 24h 19m to drive from Iowa to Arizona.

Where can I stay near Arizona?

There are 2153+ hotels available in Arizona.

Iowa to Arizona - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Arizona by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Des Moines to Phoenix
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
3h 56m
$230–1,123
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
33h 1m
$169–502
Bus, train via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
32h 41m
$194–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
33h
$229–382
Drive 1,391.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Phoenixcar 1,391.4 mi
24h 19m
$254–367
Fly Omaha to Phoenix
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane OMA - PHX
6h 16m
$195–1,005
Fly Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
5h
$182–825

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

84Weekly Planes

4h 49mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Arizona, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Central Av & Polk St via Des Moines, Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and Washington St & 25th St in around 33h.

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