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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Iowa City is to bus and train via Kansas City which costs $200 - $370 and takes 36h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Iowa City is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $200 - $750.

How far is it from Tempe to Iowa City?

The distance between Tempe and Iowa City is 1305 miles. The road distance is 1500.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Iowa City without a car is to bus and train via Kansas City which takes 36h 7m and costs $200 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Tempe to Iowa City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 4:13 PM in Tempe and 5:13 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Tempe to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Iowa City is 1500 miles. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Tempe to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Tempe to Iowa City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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 32m
Bus
cheapest
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
37h 7m
$168–587
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
36h 7m
$201–369
Drive 1,491.4 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Iowa Citycar 1,491.4 mi
26h 11m
$273–394
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
8h 49m
Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
10h 12m
$208–745
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
2d 10h
$222–535

Tempe to Iowa City by bus, train, tram, and foot

7Weekly Services

36h 7mAverage Duration

$201Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to Iowa City.

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Distance: 1,297.4 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Tempe to Iowa City via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 37h 7m.

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