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How to get fromEl Paso to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from El Paso to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ELP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 44m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 3m
    $182–665

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 10m
    $203–274

  4. Drive  1,233 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Iowa Citycar car 1,233 mi
    22h 53m
    $211–305

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ELP - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 58m
    $188–760

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ELP - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 40m
    $245–938

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 31m
    $229–812

  8. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ELP - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 13m
    $200–762

  9. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Denverbus bus Lxus 1104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 36m
    $221–333

El Paso to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,132.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Paso to Iowa City via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 26h 10m.

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