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How to get fromIowa City to Red Wingby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Red Wing by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $91–485

  2. Drive 239.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Red Wingcar car 239.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $44–63

  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 Red Wing Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $73–208

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    12h 21m
    $145–303

  5. Bus, train via Chicago #2

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Des Moines / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    12h 56m
    $123–287

  6. Bus, train via Waterloo

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    13h 9m
    $90–254

Iowa City to Red Wing by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Red Wing, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Red Wing. However, you can take the bus to Cedar Rapids Airport, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, take the line 54 bus to Union Depot Station & Terminal, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Red Wing Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Red Wing Station via Des Moines, Des Moines, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 9h 44m.

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