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How to get fromAspen to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ASE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 36m

  2. Fly Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ASE - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 12m
    $97–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 39m
    $149–240

  4. Drive  933.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Iowa Citycar car 933.7 mi
    15h 46m
    $171–247

  5. Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Aspen to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car car
    2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GUC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 58m

Aspen to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Iowa City via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Denver Union Station in around 22h 39m.

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