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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ALB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 4m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ALB - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 52m
    $98–424

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    21h 31m
    $284–599

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 57m
    $181–321

  5. Drive 1,014.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Iowa Citycar car 1,014.8 mi
    17h 32m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ALB - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 22m
    $132–672

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 21m
    $148–676

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 42m
    $126–564

Albany to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 963 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany, NY to Iowa City via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 57m.

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