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

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

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YTZ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 37m

  2. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YTZ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 25m
    $81–369

  3. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 1m
    $113–250

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 14m
    $107–190

  5. Drive 718.2 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Iowa Citycar car 718.2 mi
    12h 2m
    $165–238

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYZ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 41m

  7. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYZ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 3m
    $83–377

  8. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 1m
    $151–523

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 2m
    $114–336

Toronto to Iowa City by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Toronto to Iowa City via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 14m.

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