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

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 36m

  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 19m
    $92–471

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 21m
    $156–371

  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 US0155S
    35h 24m
    $345–754

  5. Drive 985.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Iowa Citycar car 985.6 mi
    16h 35m
    $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 43m

  7. 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 44m
    $182–712

  8. 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 11m

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 42m
    $245–440

Austin to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Iowa City via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 24h 21m.

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