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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 38m

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane AUS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 7m
    $117–538

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123
    25h 27m
    $232–295

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    33h 43m
    $186–809

  5. Drive 985.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Iowa Citycar car 985.4 mi
    16h 37m
    $180–260

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 44m

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 6m

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 52m
    $284–1,202

Austin to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin History Center Station to Iowa City via Tech Ridge Bay H, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, and Omaha, NE in around 25h 27m.

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