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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h
    $64–126

  2. Drive 223.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Iowa Citycar car 223.1 mi
    4h 31m
    $41–59

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane COU - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 43m

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 51m
    $213–345

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 1m
    $119–424

Columbia to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 430.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Columbia to Iowa City via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h.

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