What is the cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Iowa City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Wing to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Red Wing to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Red Wing to Iowa City?

The distance between Red Wing and Iowa City is 292 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.

How do I travel from Red Wing to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Red Wing to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $75 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Red Wing to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Red Wing to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Red Wing to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Wing to Iowa City is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Red Wing to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Red Wing to Iowa City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Red Wing to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
5h 44m
$85–428
Drive 239.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Red Wing to Iowa Citycar 239.3 mi
4h 32m
$44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
11h 5m
$76–209
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus Chicago
13h 20m
$106–284
Train, bus via Waterloo
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
4. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus
15h 24m
$92–253

Red Wing to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

13h 20mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Red Wing to Iowa City.

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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 Union Depot & Sibley Station, take the line 54 bus to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Cedar Rapids Airport, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Red Wing Station to Iowa City via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Des Moines in around 11h 5m.

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