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How to get fromGrand Island to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Island to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    8h 25m
    $70–110

  2. Drive  380.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Island to Iowa Citycar car 380.3 mi
    6h 35m
    $68–98

  3. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 7m
    $124–522

  4. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island to Omahabus bus Bhl 120
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    8h 25m
    $104–140

  5. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 54m

  6. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Island to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LNK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 11m

  7. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane EAR - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 16m
    $124–474

  8. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EAR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 56m

Grand Island to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Iowa City once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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