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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ONT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    39h 56m
    $168–487

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    41h 38m
    $224–383

  4. Drive 1,762 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Iowa Citycar car 1,762 mi
    27h 24m
    $322–465

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 28m

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 40m

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 12m

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PSP - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 10m

Riverside to Iowa City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration39h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Iowa City via San Bernardino, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 39h 56m.

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