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How to get fromRolla to Iowa Cityby taxi, bus, car, plane, train or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Rolla to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 19m
    $209–356

  2. Drive 289.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolla to Iowa Citycar car 289.1 mi
    5h 58m
    $53–77

  3. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane COU - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 26m

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 18m
    $218–363

  5. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 1m
    $207–311

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 12m
    $207–266

  7. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane STL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 32m

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rolla, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rolla to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Rolla to Iowa City in around 5h 58m.

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