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How to get fromCalgary to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 38m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane YYC - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 56m
    $109–355

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 11m

  4. Drive 1,460.9 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Iowa Citycar car 1,460.9 mi
    25h 58m
    $335–483

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 43m
    $145–552

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

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 6m
    $277–1,004

  7. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 51m
    $301–1,036

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,279.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Iowa City via Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 40h 11m.

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