The average bus between Hartford Airport (BDL) and Iowa City takes 42h 26m and the fastest bus takes 34h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Iowa City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Hartford Airport (BDL) and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartford Airport (BDL) is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Hartford Union Station and take an average of 42h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Iowa City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Hartford Airport (BDL) station and arriving at Iowa City station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 26m.
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Iowa City bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Iowa City bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Iowa City station.
The distance between Hartford Airport (BDL) and Iowa City is 1,559.4 km. The road distance is 2,003 km.
You can take a bus from Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A to Iowa City via Hartford Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 24m.