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How to get fromCedar Point to Iowa Cityby ferry, taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Cedar Point to Iowa City by ferry, taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledotaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 20m

  2. Drive  499 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Point to Iowa Citycar car 499 mi
    8h 25m
    $92–132

  3. Ferry, taxi to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Brookpark Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLE - MLI
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $224–654

  4. Ferry, taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledotaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 21m
    $280–414

  5. Ferry, taxi, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 14m
    $195–279

  6. Ferry, taxi to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Brookpark Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLE - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 51m

  7. Ferry, taxi to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Brookpark Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $245–672

  8. Ferry, taxi, bus to Detroit, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledotaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    4. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    5. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 47m

  9. Ferry, taxi, bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OHferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledotaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    4. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 56m

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Cedar Point, Erie County, OH, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Point to Iowa City. However, you can walk to Cedar Point, take the ferry to Sandusky, OH, take the taxi to Toledo, take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Cedar Point to Iowa City in around 8h 25m.

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