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

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There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

    best
    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
    8h 29m
    $96–422

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

    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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SCE - CID
    9h 10m
    $83–407

  3. Train, bus

    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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 29m
    $222–464

  4. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 30m
    $128–253

  5. Drive 749.4 mi

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

  6. 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
    10h 3m
    $106–431

  7. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Quad City 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SCE - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 18m
    $88–416

  8. Train, bus via Naperville

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 13m

  9. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 15m
    $138–257

Altoona to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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 in around 20h 30m.

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