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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 3m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    39h 35m
    $273–529

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    42h 16m
    $668–1,289

  4. Drive 1,793.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Iowa Citycar car 1,793.2 mi
    27h 57m
    $328–473

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 55m

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 15m

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 33m

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h

California to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Iowa City via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 39h 35m.

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