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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to bus which costs $160 - $470 and takes 35h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 43m and costs $360 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Denver, El Paso, 6th Av/District and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.

How far is it from Iowa to Tucson?

The distance between Iowa and Tucson is 1270 miles. The road distance is 1386.8 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 Denver which takes 31h 27m and costs $280 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Iowa to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Tucson bus from?

Iowa to Tucson bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tucson?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tucson is to bus via Denver which takes 31h 27m and costs $280 - $450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,700 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Iowa to Tucson bus arrive?

Iowa to Tucson bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:44 AM in Iowa and 5:44 AM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tucson is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive from Iowa to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 597+ hotels available in Tucson.

Iowa to Tucson - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Tucson by plane, shuttle, 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)DSM - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
5h 43m
$362–1,155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
35h 35m
$162–470
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver
2. Take the bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Station
3. Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson
31h 27m
$283–450
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtown
34h 48m
$172–1,000
Drive 1,378.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tucson1,378.7 mi
24h 44m
$252–364
Fly Omaha to Tucson
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tucson (TUS)OMA - TUS
8h 17m
$353–1,703
Fly Omaha to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)OMA - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
8h 1m
$337–1,087
Fly Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)DSM - AZA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
6h 55m
$390–1,033
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/NormalDenver
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle
2d 13h
$229–714

Iowa to Tucson by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

31h 27mAverage Duration

$283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,263.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Broadway/Country Club via Denver, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 31h 27m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tucson (TUS) hourly.

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