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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FLL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 59m

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FLL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $112–511

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    34h 25m
    $240–463

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2d 3h
    $690–1,405

  5. Drive 1,446.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa Citycar car 1,446.2 mi
    24h 12m
    $264–382

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MIA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 4m

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MIA - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 39m
    $114–484

  8. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PBI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 31m

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 48m
    $137–536

Fort Lauderdale to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 34h 25m.

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