What is the cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Iowa City is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Falls to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Great Falls to Iowa City is to fly and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Great Falls and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Falls to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Great Falls Transfer Center and arriving at Iowa City via Butte, Billings, Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

How far is it from Great Falls to Iowa City?

The distance between Great Falls and Iowa City is 1081 miles. The road distance is 1250.4 miles.

How do I travel from Great Falls to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Great Falls to Iowa City without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 30m and costs $600 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Great Falls to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Great Falls to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Falls to Iowa City bus from?

Great Falls to Iowa City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Great Falls Transfer Center station.

Where does the Great Falls to Iowa City bus arrive?

Great Falls to Iowa City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.

What is the time difference between Great Falls and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h ahead of Great Falls. It is currently 10:25 PM in Great Falls and 11:25 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Great Falls to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Falls to Iowa City is 1250 miles. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from Great Falls to Iowa City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Great Falls to Iowa City?

Book your Great Falls to Iowa City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 41+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Great Falls to Iowa City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Great Falls to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Great Falls International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GTF - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 29m
Fly Great Falls International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane GTF - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 58m
$178–779
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
31h 30m
$609–995
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
5. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus
31h 45m
$338–513
Drive 1,243.1 mi
1. Drive from Great Falls to Iowa Citycar 1,243.1 mi
20h 21m
$227–328
Fly Great Falls International Airport to Des Moines, bus
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GTF - DSM
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
9h 5m
$229–959
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane HLN - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
11h 41m

Great Falls to Iowa City by bus

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Distance: 1,075.1 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Iowa City via Butte, Billings, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 31h 45m.

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