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How to get fromMobile to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Mobile to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 6m

  2. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MOB - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 48m
    $107–475

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 1m
    $165–398

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 9m
    $183–390

  5. Drive 886.1 mi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Iowa Citycar car 886.1 mi
    16h 19m
    $162–234

  6. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane VPS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 28m

  7. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PNS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 38m

  8. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PNS - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 39m
    $142–589

  9. Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile to Gulfportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GPT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 18m

Mobile to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Joseph SB Near St Louis St to Iowa City via Govt WB Across from Greyhound, Mobile Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 1m.

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