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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    9h 44m
    $61–97

  2. Drive 277.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Iowa Citycar car 277.2 mi
    5h 18m
    $51–74

  3. Fly Appleton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 34m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 15m
    $72–121

  5. Fly Appleton International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 3m
    $84–388

  6. Fly Green Bay to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 17m

  7. Fly Green Bay to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRB - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 20m
    $107–408

Appleton to Iowa City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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