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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GNV - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 46m

  2. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GNV - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 12m
    $100–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville 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
    28h 5m
    $176–324

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    43h 57m
    $461–1,028

  5. Drive 1,140.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Iowa Citycar car 1,140.2 mi
    19h 17m
    $209–301

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JAX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 35m

Gainesville to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 5m.

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