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

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There are 7 ways to get from Allen to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 42m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h
    $112–450

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 9m
    $151–281

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    29h 24m
    $344–743

  5. Drive 767.8 mi

    1. Drive from Allen to Iowa Citycar car 767.8 mi
    13h 5m
    $141–203

  6. Train, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 32m
    $212–929

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    26h 5m
    $259–313

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Allen, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Allen to Iowa City via Parker Road Station, Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 21h 9m.

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