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How to get fromIowa City to Bostonby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane CID - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    11h 10m

  2. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    11h 30m
    $121–470

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 51m
    $590–959

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    31h 10m
    $220–349

  5. Drive  1,186.4 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Bostoncar car 1,186.4 mi
    20h 17m
    $196–283

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    11h 19m
    $151–678

Iowa City to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,132.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 31h 10m.

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