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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 26m
    $77–142

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DAY - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 9m
    $62–362

  3. Drive  466.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Iowa Citycar car 466.6 mi
    8h 5m
    $86–123

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 40m
    $103–227

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 22m
    $74–327

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane DAY - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 51m
    $71–363

Dayton to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Iowa City via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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