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How to get fromIowa City to Bay Cityby bus, plane, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Bay City by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Mbs 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 Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane MLI - MBS
    7h 31m
    $84–367

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    13h 12m
    $117–257

  3. Drive 503.6 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Bay Citycar car 503.6 mi
    8h 41m
    $92–133

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Mbs 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 Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane CID - MBS
    7h 19m

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MLI - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    9h 29m
    $104–407

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    8h 32m
    $99–377

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop 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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CID - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    9h 22m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    13h 17m
    $132–227

  9. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    16h
    $90–177

Iowa City to Bay City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Bay City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 13h 17m.

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