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

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

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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
    9h 18m

  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
    9h 54m
    $130–569

  3. 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
    24h 9m
    $209–341

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 45m
    $364–696

  5. Drive 1,085.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Iowa Citycar car 1,085.6 mi
    19h 18m
    $199–287

  6. 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

  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
    10h 23m
    $150–624

  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
    10h 40m
    $132–521

  9. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 29m
    $286–1,103

  10. 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
    25h
    $190–360

Albuquerque to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 977.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Iowa City via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 24h 9m.

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