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How to get fromAtchison to Iowa Cityby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Atchison to Iowa City by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Joseph to Omahabus bus Jefferson 705
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus bus Omaha
    8h 59m
    $75–203

  2. Drive 307.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atchison to Iowa Citycar car 307.6 mi
    5h 16m
    $57–82

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Atchison to Kansas Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 5m
    $320–486

  4. Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Atchison to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    6h 11m
    $235–682

  5. Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Atchison to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 37m
    $255–718

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atchison, KS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Atchison to Iowa City via St. Joseph and Omaha in around 8h 59m.

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