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How to get fromSeattle to Iowa Cityby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa City by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 56m
    $137–573

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    2d 4h
    $240–1,576

  3. Drive 1,842.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa Citycar car 1,842.2 mi
    29h 45m
    $337–486

  4. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 21m
    $247–1,041

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    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 43m

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Iowa City. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Moline Center Station in around 2d 4h.

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