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

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There are 9 ways to get from Columbus to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 45m
    $87–157

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane CMH - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    7h
    $61–304

  3. Drive 510.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Iowa Citycar car 510.1 mi
    9h 40m
    $94–135

  4. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 16m
    $86–471

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 52m
    $121–264

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 51m

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 16m
    $97–466

  8. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 31m
    $584–973

  9. Bus to Dayton, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DAY - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 13m

Columbus to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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