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There are 7 ways to get from Devils Lake to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DVL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 52m

  2. Drive 673 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Iowa Citycar car 673 mi
    11h 41m
    $123–178

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 24m
    $166–352

  4. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 11m

  5. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GFK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 43m

  6. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BIS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 22m

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    21h 25m
    $263–563

Devils Lake to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Devils Lake, ND, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Devils Lake to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Iowa City via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 17h 24m.

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