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How to get fromAlbuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Iowa City by plane, bus, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABQ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 33m

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ABQ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 37m
    $131–570

  3. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 46m

  4. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    25h 35m
    $208–344

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 22m
    $325–696

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 18m
    $255–1,102

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 59m
    $154–610

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

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 16m
    $133–526

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 26m
    $185–361

  10. Drive 1,083.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Iowa Citycar car 1,083.5 mi
    19h 22m
    $198–286

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 971.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to Iowa City via A.T.C. , ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 25h 35m.

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