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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 7m

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 10m
    $87–445

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 35m
    $137–214

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    18h 54m
    $322–648

  5. Drive  736.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Iowa Citycar car 736.5 mi
    12h 29m
    $126–182

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 51m
    $228–408

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 15m
    $221–401

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 59m

  9. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YTZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 52m

Buffalo to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Iowa City via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 35m.

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