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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 to Boston Logan Airport, 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 20m
    $115–527

  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
    $601–920

  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
    $221–348

  4. Drive  1,185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Iowa Citycar car 1,185.8 mi
    20h 14m
    $217–313

  5. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, 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 13m

  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
    11h 11m

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, 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 27m
    $136–545

  8. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, 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 54m
    $649–1,078

Boston to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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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