Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSFO - CID
    11h 12m
    $138–533

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
    43h 17m
    $256–522

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    2d 7h
    $336–555

  4. Drive 1,872.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Iowa Citycar1,872.2 mi
    29h 31m
    $342–494

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSMF - CID
    11h 8m
    $176–674

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeFAT - CID
    10h 35m
    $185–725

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

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSJC - CID
    11h 50m
    $168–661

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeOAK - CID
    10h 14m
    $138–541

  9. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSCK - CID
    11h 6m
    $161–625

Modesto to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Iowa City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 43h 17m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Modesto

Trips to Iowa City

Popular routes