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

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

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 16m

  2. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 43m
    $91–429

  3. 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 US0155S
    29h 26m
    $328–704

  4. 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
    32h 25m
    $194–375

  5. Drive 1,186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Iowa Citycar car 1,186.5 mi
    20h 12m
    $217–313

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MHT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 39m

  7. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 49m
    $194–492

  8. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 32m
    $132–558

Boston to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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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 32h 25m.

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