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

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There are 7 ways to get from Boise 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 Boise Airport (BOI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 26m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 50m
    $110–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    37h 13m
    $256–455

  4. Drive 1,457.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Iowa Citycar car 1,457.7 mi
    22h 44m
    $266–385

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOI - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 2m
    $214–893

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

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 4m
    $413–616

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 52m
    $136–499

Boise to Iowa City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration37h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Iowa City via Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT, State St / 200 S, Provo Central Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, and Denver Union Station in around 37h 13m.

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