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How to get fromDallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 18m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 36m
    $84–413

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 15m
    $129–226

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    29h 29m
    $336–721

  5. Drive 795.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Iowa Citycar car 795.9 mi
    13h 33m
    $146–210

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 8m
    $192–884

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    25h 55m
    $179–364

Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Iowa City by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Iowa City via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 18h 15m.

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