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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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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 29m

  2. Drive 508.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 10m
    $143–209

  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
    $253–494

  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
    8h
    $142–732

Fargo to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Iowa City via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 13h 10m.

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