Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

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

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

  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 29m

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 59m
    $136–553

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    23h 25m
    $169–378

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 50m
    $153–346

  5. Drive 1,017.9 mi

    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Iowa Citycar car 1,017.9 mi
    16h 59m
    $186–269

  6. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ALB - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 2m

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 3m

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HPN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    14h 1m

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 40m
    $322–1,333

Poughkeepsie to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Iowa City via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 50m.

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

Trips from Poughkeepsie

Trips to Iowa City

Popular routes