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How to get fromSeattle to University of Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to University of Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSEA - CID
    9h 18m
    $134–533

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
    6. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus
    40h 19m
    $222–754

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CitybusChicago
    2d 4h
    $364–2,087

  4. Drive 1,841.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to University of Iowacar1,841.4 mi
    29h 34m
    $337–486

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
    11h 48m
    $291–1,191

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeSEA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
    13h 15m
    $169–649

Seattle to University of Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to University of Iowa via Spokane, Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Iowa City in around 40h 19m.

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