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How to get fromHonolulu to Iowa Cityby plane or bus

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

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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
    14h 47m

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

    cheapest
    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
    $255–913

  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
    15h 7m
    $283–1,119

  4. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HNL - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 12m
    $337–1,241

  5. 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
    18h 4m
    $360–1,165

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane HNL - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 50m
    $342–1,180

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,086.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 47m

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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