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How to get fromPhoenix to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 9m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 40m
    $165–477

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    34h 52m
    $250–437

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 42m
    $188–561

  5. Drive 1,498.8 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Iowa Citycar car 1,498.8 mi
    26h 23m
    $274–396

  6. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AZA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 39m

  7. Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 45m
    $313–1,300

Phoenix to Iowa City by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Iowa City via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 34h 52m.

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