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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Iowa City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BCN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    18h 18m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane BCN - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    19h 14m
    $176–627

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BCN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 31m
    $288–992

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BCN - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 11m
    $320–1,023

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BCN - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car
    18h 34m
    $422–1,456

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BCN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 51m
    $419–986

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,622 mi
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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