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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 23m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 45m
    $84–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    19h 39m
    $116–225

  4. Drive 812.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Iowa Citycar car 812.2 mi
    13h 48m
    $149–215

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 18m
    $123–221

Atlanta to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 39m.

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