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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 15m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 48m
    $89–409

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 55m
    $111–288

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    27h 29m
    $156–332

  5. Drive 790.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Iowa Citycar car 790.2 mi
    13h 33m
    $145–209

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    25h 46m
    $191–351

Dallas to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Iowa City via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 19h 55m.

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