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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dubai to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

    best
    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
    24h 35m

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

    cheapest
    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 48m
    $336–881

  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
    26h 7m
    $502–1,519

  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 48m
    $366–1,270

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

    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 37m
    $445–1,523

  6. 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
    25h 40m

  7. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Quad City 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane AUH - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 57m
    $392–1,130

  8. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Dubai to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DOH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 36m
    $563–1,481

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,391 mi
  • Duration: 24h 35m

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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