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

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There are 8 ways to get from Aberdeen to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, car, 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
    20h 25m

  2. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane EDI - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    20h 2m
    $316–1,015

  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
    18h 57m
    $436–1,526

  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
    20h

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

    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
    20h 19m
    $341–1,111

  6. 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 14m
    $399–1,374

  7. 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 38m
    $434–1,159

  8. 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
    23h 49m
    $476–1,282

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,888.3 mi
  • Duration: 20h 25m

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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