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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BIS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 12m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BIS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 44m
    $113–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 55m
    $158–255

  4. Drive 701.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Iowa Citycar car 701.1 mi
    11h 49m
    $128–185

  5. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 5m
    $155–253

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bismarck to Iowa City via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 16h 55m.

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