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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Iowa City by ferry, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $115–577

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h 46m
    $599–917

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 15m
    $231–349

  4. Drive  1,185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Iowa Citycar car 1,185.8 mi
    20h 14m
    $196–283

  5. Ferry, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 15m

  6. Ferry, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 10m
    $192–806

  7. Ferry, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 37m
    $146–625

  8. Ferry, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 58m
    $119–458

Boston to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$599Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Iowa City via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 15m.

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