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How to get fromFort Riley to Iowa Cityby car, train, taxi, bus or plane

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

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  1. Drive, train, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Fort Riley to Topeka Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Edison Jr. High Schooltaxi taxi
    4. Drive from Two Rivers Shelter to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 47m
    $158–294

  2. Drive 430 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Riley to Iowa Citycar car 430 mi
    7h 14m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Junction City 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 Waterloobus bus
    4. Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car car
    5. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 28m

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MHK - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    7h 37m
    $109–425

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MHK - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 2m

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fort Riley, KS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Riley to Iowa City. However, you can drive to Topeka Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Edison Jr. High School, take the line 60 bus to Two Rivers Shelter, then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Riley to Court St Transportation Center via Junction City, Kansas City, Des Moines, Waterloo, and GTC Bay 9 in around 12h 28m.

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