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

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

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 56m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 57m
    $198–620

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 55m
    $277–469

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    44h 33m
    $514–1,186

  5. Drive  1,795.5 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Iowa Citycar car 1,795.5 mi
    28h 1m
    $328–474

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 49m

Burbank to Iowa City by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,575.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to Iowa City via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 40h 55m.

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