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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brookings to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 14m
    $114–188

  2. Drive 409.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookings to Iowa Citycar car 409.7 mi
    7h 45m
    $75–108

  3. Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FSD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 21m

  4. Bus to Watertown Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brookings to Watertownbus bus
    2. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATY - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h

  5. Drive to Aberdeen Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Brookings to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)car car
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 29m

  6. Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brookings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FSD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 56m
    $115–446

Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 494.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Brookings, SD, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brookings to Iowa City via Brookings, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 11h 14m.

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