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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 59m
    $196–479

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SCE - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 3m
    $88–422

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h
    $123–208

  4. Drive  749.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Iowa Citycar car 749.4 mi
    13h 6m
    $137–198

  5. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JST - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 18m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h
    $143–236

  7. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JST - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 9m
    $99–440

  8. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SCE - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 42m

  9. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $109–382

  10. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 19m
    $93–364

Altoona to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Iowa City via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h.

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