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How to get fromEdmonton to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YEG - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 34m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YEG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 48m
    $130–468

  3. Train, bus via Denver

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Canada Place to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5d 18h

  4. Drive  1,499.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Iowa Citycar car 1,499.6 mi
    26h 40m
    $344–496

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YEG - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h
    $135–571

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YEG - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 43m
    $189–794

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5d 21h

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,340.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Edmonton to Iowa City. However, you can take the vehicle to Century Park Station, walk to Century Park Transit Centre, take the line 747 bus to Edmonton International Airport, walk to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 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 vehicle from Edmonton to Iowa City via Edmonton, Vancouver, Canada Place, Seattle, WA - Convention centre, Stewart St & 9th Ave, Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 5d 18h.

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