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

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There are 6 ways to get from Allen to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 22m

  2. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 55m
    $107–430

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 3m
    $131–311

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    29h 23m
    $169–296

  5. Drive 766 mi

    1. Drive from Allen to Iowa Citycar car 766 mi
    13h 9m
    $140–202

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    25h 46m
    $194–372

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Allen to Iowa City via 14Th @ Industrial - E - Fs, South Garland Tc, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 22h 3m.

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