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How to get fromIowa City to Edmontonby bus, plane, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Edmonton by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane CID - YEG
    11h 57m

  2. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane BRL - YEG
    10h 37m
    $168–686

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain train
    10d 2h
    $6,330–12,866

  4. Drive 2,410.1 km

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Edmontoncar car 2,410.1 km
    26h 42m
    $466–672

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MLI - YEG
    12h 24m
    $195–782

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane ORD - YEG
    12h 58m
    $346–1,194

  7. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane DSM - YEG
    14h 21m
    $443–1,660

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Edmonton. However, you can take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 11, take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), walk to Edmonton International Airport, take the line 747 bus to Century Park Transit Centre, walk to Century Park Station, then take the vehicle to Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Edmonton via Des Moines, St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, East-Van, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Vancouver in around 10d 2h.

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