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

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MLI - BOS
    8h 12m
    $106–489

  2. 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 56m
    $316–719

  3. 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
    28h 15m
    $166–344

  4. Drive 1,186.4 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Bostoncar car 1,186.4 mi
    20h 17m
    $217–313

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CID - BOS
    8h 19m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    9h 15m
    $238–624

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    9h 4m
    $148–674

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane CID - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    10h 36m

Iowa City to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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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 28h 15m.

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