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How to get fromRed Wing to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Red Wing to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 49m
    $63–131

  2. Drive 239.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Red Wing to Iowa Citycar car 239.3 mi
    4h 32m
    $44–64

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 25m
    $143–303

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 20m

Red Wing to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Red Wing to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Red Wing Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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