What is the cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Clear Lake to Iowa City?

The distance between Clear Lake and Iowa City is 251 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

How do I travel from Clear Lake to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 10m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Clear Lake to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to Iowa City is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Clear Lake to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 42+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Clear Lake to Iowa City - 2 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Clear Lake to Iowa City by bus, shuttle, or car

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Amesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
6h 10m
$164–306
Drive 172.5 mi
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1. Drive from Clear Lake to Iowa Citycar 172.5 mi
3h 3m
$32–46

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Clear Lake to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Clear Lake Jct., take the bus to Ames, walk to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Clear Lake to Iowa City in around 3h 3m.

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