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

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

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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
    6h 56m

  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 14m
    $92–461

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 26m
    $202–366

  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
    34h 37m
    $359–817

  5. Drive  920.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Iowa Citycar car 920.1 mi
    15h 54m
    $168–243

  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 1m
    $227–1,049

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 35m
    $114–250

Charlotte to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Iowa City via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 26m.

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