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

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

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 33m
    $133–514

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 40m
    $211–425

  3. Drive 853.6 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Iowa Citycar car 853.6 mi
    15h 14m
    $156–225

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 23m

  5. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 9m
    $158–309

  6. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 47m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 40m
    $151–295

Athens to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 40m.

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