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

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

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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
    11h 2m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 35m
    $135–574

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    44h 50m
    $329–623

  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 US0123S / ...
    2d 3h
    $730–1,507

  5. Drive 1,842.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa Citycar car 1,842.2 mi
    29h 18m
    $337–486

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 27m
    $270–1,053

  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 11m
    $178–356

  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
    12h 12m
    $151–559

  9. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 26m
    $173–678

Seattle to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 2m

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 Denver Union Station in around 44h 50m.

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