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How to get fromBoulder to Iowa Cityby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boulder to Iowa City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123
    17h 15m
    $78–173

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 44m
    $234–369

  4. Drive 786.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boulder to Iowa Citycar car 786.4 mi
    12h 35m
    $144–208

  5. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DEN - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 10m
    $107–492

Boulder to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 20th St to Iowa City via Union Station Gate B17 and Denver Union Station in around 17h 15m.

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