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How to get fromHonolulu to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Honolulu to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HNL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    15h 3m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane HNL - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    17h 26m
    $247–874

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane HNL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 16m
    $373–1,322

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HNL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 40m
    $340–1,178

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HNL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 18m
    $669–2,355

  6. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane HNL - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 44m
    $460–1,480

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,086.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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