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How to get fromModesto to Iowa Cityby bus, subway, plane, car, train or taxi

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

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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 45m

  2. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to OCI 52 Avetaxi taxi
    4. Drive from 5 St & 16 Ave Shelter to Iowa Citycar car
    2d 8h
    $314–767

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    6. Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car car
    7. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    47h 24m

  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 Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SCK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    16h 38m

  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
    12h 28m

  7. 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
    12h 51m

  8. 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 40m

  9. 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 38m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Daly City, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Court St Transportation Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, Waterloo, and GTC Bay 9 in around 47h 24m.

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