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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 11m

  2. Drive  508.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fargo to Iowa Citycar car 508.6 mi
    9h 3m
    $93–135

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 39m
    $196–306

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    18h 40m
    $403–616

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 1m
    $93–431

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 40m
    $126–186

  7. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h
    $163–235

Fargo to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fargo to Iowa City via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 40m.

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