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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Iowa City is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $230 - $410 and takes 34h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Iowa City is to fly and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Tulsa, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Iowa City?

The distance between Phoenix and Iowa City is 1299 miles. The road distance is 1508.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Iowa City without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 34h 55m and costs $230 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Phoenix to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Iowa City bus from?

Phoenix to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Iowa City bus arrive?

Phoenix to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 10:32 AM in Phoenix and 12:32 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Iowa City is 1508 miles. It takes approximately 26h 22m to drive from Phoenix to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Phoenix to Iowa City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, 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 Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane PHX - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 4m
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane AZA - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 5m
$188–577
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
34h 55m
$238–407
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
37h 12m
$463–969
Drive 1,499.4 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Iowa Citycar 1,499.4 mi
26h 22m
$274–396
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 AZA - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
35h 40m
$242–569

Phoenix to Iowa City by tram, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

34h 55mAverage Duration

$238Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Iowa City.

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Distance: 1,291.6 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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 55m.

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