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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 4m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 20m
    $83–420

  3. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 15m
    $119–245

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    36h 17m
    $681–1,155

  5. Drive  920.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Iowa Citycar car 920.1 mi
    15h 54m
    $158–228

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 14m
    $160–678

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 13m
    $189–331

Charlotte to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte to Iowa City via Columbus and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 15m.

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