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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CAE - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 32m
    $190–970

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $164–822

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 28m
    $194–392

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    34h 47m
    $437–899

  5. Drive 941.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Iowa Citycar car 941.1 mi
    17h 7m
    $172–249

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CAE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 23m

Columbia to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Iowa City via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 28m.

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