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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 8 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 43m

  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 7m
    $120–467

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 40m
    $212–752

  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 US0123 / ...
    2d 3h
    $240–1,313

  5. Drive 1,842.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa Citycar car 1,842.2 mi
    29h 45m
    $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 17m
    $152–612

  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
    12h 3m
    $141–514

  8. 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 20m
    $339–1,306

Seattle to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration40h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest 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 Bus Station to Iowa City via Spokane, Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 40h 40m.

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