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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Iowa City by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYC - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 41m
    $114–480

  2. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    7. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    42h 26m
    $243–560

  3. Drive 1,461 mi

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

  4. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 5m
    $194–888

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    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 28m

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary to Iowa City via Lethbridge, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Moline Center Station in around 42h 26m.

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