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

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

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  1. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 27m

  2. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BTR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 51m
    $95–469

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 59m
    $153–389

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 13m
    $245–564

  5. Drive 895.6 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Iowa Citycar car 895.6 mi
    15h 25m
    $164–237

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LFT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 54m

  7. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSY - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 40m

  8. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSY - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 55m
    $102–465

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 24m
    $200–372

Baton Rouge to Iowa City by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration25h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Iowa City via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 59m.

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