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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GTF - CID
    7h 13m
    $110–550

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    32h 30m
    $392–810

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    32h 35m
    $340–523

  4. Drive 1,243.1 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Iowa Citycar car 1,243.1 mi
    20h 21m
    $227–328

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GTF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 7m
    $133–539

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Iowa City via Butte, Billings, Albert Lea, and Des Moines in around 32h 35m.

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