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

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There are 6 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
    11h 40m

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

    cheapest
    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 23m
    $115–663

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station 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
    40h 54m
    $245–425

  4. Drive 1,461 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Iowa Citycar car 1,461 mi
    26h 2m
    $335–483

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    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
    12h 52m
    $129–519

  6. 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
    10h 16m
    $117–504

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, 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 to Iowa City via City Centre - 8 St S, Southgate Station, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 40h 54m.

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