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How to get fromErie to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 20m
    $275–429

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ERI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 45m
    $73–389

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 35m
    $115–179

  4. Drive  648.1 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Iowa Citycar car 648.1 mi
    10h 57m
    $119–171

  5. Fly Erie International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ERI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 53m

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLE - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 48m

  7. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 16m
    $82–330

  8. Fly Erie International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ERI - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h
    $81–393

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 44m

Erie to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 20m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Iowa City via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 35m.

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