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How to get fromAlaska to Iowa Cityby plane, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alaska to Iowa City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Anchorage International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ANC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 59m

  2. Fly Fairbanks to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 54m
    $175–664

  3. Drive 3,431.5 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Iowa Citycar car 3,431.5 mi
    2d 16h
    $627–905

  4. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ANC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 31m
    $378–1,598

  5. Fly Fairbanks to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    14h 20m

  6. Fly Fairbanks to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 18m
    $219–860

  7. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ANC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 50m
    $294–1,202

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alaska to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Airport South Terminal, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to Iowa City in around 2d 16h.

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