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

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There are 8 ways to get from Staples to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h
    $82–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 10m
    $56–259

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S
    18h 22m
    $188–395

  4. Drive 409.3 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Iowa Citycar car 409.3 mi
    7h 54m
    $75–108

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BRD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 18m

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 42m
    $82–234

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 1m

  8. Bus, bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    3. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BJI - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 8m

Staples to Iowa City by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Staples to Iowa City via Brainerd, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 14h 10m.

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