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How to get fromDubai to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Dubai to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DXB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 43m

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane DXB - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    22h 12m
    $325–923

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DXB - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 14m
    $561–1,721

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DXB - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 32m
    $448–1,477

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUH - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    24h 32m

  6. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 22m
    $548–888

  7. Fly Dubai International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DXB - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 16m
    $648–1,695

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,391.2 mi
  • Duration: 22h 43m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Iowa City. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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