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How to get fromCalgary to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Calgary to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 17m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 46m
    $122–505

  3. Bus, drive, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    36h 12m

  4. Drive  1,460.9 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Iowa Citycar car 1,460.9 mi
    25h 58m
    $301–434

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 14m
    $175–690

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 3m
    $195–914

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane YYC - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 27m
    $126–515

  8. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    41h 42m
    $874–1,415

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,279.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Iowa City via Lethbridge - University Transit Loop, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 36h 12m.

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