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How to get fromModesto to Iowa Cityby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Iowa City by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 41m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 4h
    $319–682

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 7h
    $675–1,473

  4. Drive 1,872.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Iowa Citycar car 1,872.2 mi
    29h 39m
    $342–494

  5. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 6m

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 2m

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 26m

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane OAK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 59m

  9. Train, shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MRY - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    17h 40m

Modesto to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto to Iowa City via Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 2d 4h.

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