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

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There are 11 ways to get from Connecticut to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BDL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 2m

  2. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $117–461

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 41m
    $184–327

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 12m
    $364–758

  5. Drive 1,045.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Iowa Citycar car 1,045.3 mi
    17h 36m
    $191–276

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 45m

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JFK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 25m

  8. Fly Westchester County Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HPN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 10m
    $233–652

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 41m
    $329–1,226

  11. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 16m
    $203–361

Connecticut to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Iowa City via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 41m.

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