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How to get fromAberdeen to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Aberdeen Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABZ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 32m

  2. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane EDI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 46m
    $310–1,089

  3. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ABZ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 12m
    $386–1,425

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EDI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 59m

  5. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABZ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 20m
    $336–1,172

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EDI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 44m
    $440–1,186

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane EDI - PIA
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 52m
    $442–1,257

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,888.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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