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How to get fromManistee to Iowa Cityby taxi, bus, car, plane, train or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Manistee to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Manistee to Reed City, MItaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Reed City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 37m
    $202–305

  2. Drive 465.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manistee to Iowa Citycar car 465.2 mi
    7h 59m
    $85–123

  3. Drive to Traverse City, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Manistee to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCcar car
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane TVC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 11m

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Manistee to Reed City, MItaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Reed City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 39m
    $210–335

  5. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 50m
    $138–228

  6. Drive, car ferry, bus, train

    1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 13m
    $144–253

  7. Fly Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 52m
    $90–220

  8. Fly Manistee County-Blacker Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MBL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 59m

  9. Fly Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MBL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 28m
    $103–364

Traverse City (TVC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manistee, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manistee to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Reed City, MI, take the bus to Kalamazoo Metro Transit, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Manistee to Iowa City in around 7h 59m.

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