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How to get fromBedford to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LHR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    18h 34m

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LHR - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 40m
    $358–1,204

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LHR - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 1m
    $452–1,155

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane LHR - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    17h 15m
    $361–1,208

  5. Fly Luton Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LTN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 13m

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LHR - ALO
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 7m
    $401–1,265

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,197.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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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