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How to get fromIowa City to Albuquerqueby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Albuquerque by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CID - ABQ
    9h 45m

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MLI - ABQ
    10h 1m
    $132–668

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    25h 38m
    $545–884

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    26h 35m
    $224–331

  5. Drive  1,089.6 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Albuquerquecar car 1,089.6 mi
    19h 10m
    $199–288

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane CID - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    9h 22m

  7. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DSM - ABQ
    9h 19m
    $187–841

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    11h 9m
    $145–618

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    10h 59m
    $202–865

Iowa City to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 977.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Albuquerque Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 26h 35m.

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