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How to get fromIowa City to Allentownby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Iowa City to Allentown by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane MLI - ABE
    9h 15m
    $87–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    23h 25m
    $157–257

  3. Bus, train via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    27h 23m
    $549–875

  4. Drive  921.2 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Allentowncar car 921.2 mi
    15h 28m
    $169–243

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane CID - ABE
    9h 32m

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane CID - AVP
    3. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 17m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    10h 4m
    $103–397

  8. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 42m
    $257–1,088

  9. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CID - DCA
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 3m

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    3. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 16m
    $177–535

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    34h
    $617–1,002

Iowa City to Allentown by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Allentown via Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 25m.

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