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How to get fromPhoenix to University of Iowaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly Phoenix to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planePHX - CID
    5h 39m
    $131–590

  2. Bus, train

    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 bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    37h 41m
    $213–585

  3. Bus via Burlington

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    38h 39m
    $209–517

  4. Drive 1,498 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to University of Iowacar1,498 mi
    26h 19m
    $274–395

  5. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeAZA - CID
    6h 24m
    $199–588

  6. Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)planePHX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
    8h 9m
    $308–1,288

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Saint LouisbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa CitybusSt Louis
    43h 15m
    $172–402

Phoenix to University of Iowa by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to University of Iowa via St Louis, Burlington, and Iowa City in around 38h 39m.

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