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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 50m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SEA - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 37m
    $120–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    43h 20m
    $205–723

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2d 4h
    $593–1,298

  5. Drive 1,842.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa Citycar car 1,842.2 mi
    29h 39m
    $337–486

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 42m
    $127–575

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 45m
    $123–456

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 37m
    $183–786

  9. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 25m
    $207–756

Seattle to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Iowa City via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 43h 20m.

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