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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 2m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 17m
    $75–408

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 43m
    $117–247

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 4m
    $122–197

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Iowa Cityrideshare rideshare 469.5 mi
    7h 49m

  6. Drive 469.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa Citycar car 469.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $86–124

  7. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 7m
    $205–964

  8. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    16h 23m
    $88–163

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Iowa City via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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