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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $230 - $380 and takes 31h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $250 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Tucson?

The distance between Iowa and Tucson is 1271 miles. The road distance is 1386.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Tucson without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 31h 5m and costs $230 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Iowa to Tucson, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tucson?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 31h 5m and costs $230 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $1,700 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tucson?

Tucson is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:48 PM in Iowa and 4:48 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tucson is 1386 miles. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Iowa to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 632+ hotels available in Tucson.

Iowa to Tucson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
6h 1m
$258–1,106
Fly Omaha to Phoenix, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane OMA - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
8h 21m
$223–988
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
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 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
31h 5m
$237–380
Bus, train
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 Tucson Downtownbus
35h 17m
$347–855
Drive 1,378.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tucsoncar 1,378.1 mi
24h 41m
$252–364
Fly Omaha to Tucson
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tucson (TUS)plane OMA - TUS
8h 17m
$343–1,703
Fly Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 14m
$296–984
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
35h 35m
$243–573

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

76Weekly Planes

4h 44mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,263.9 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Broadway/Country Club 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, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 31h 5m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tucson (TUS) hourly.

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