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How to get fromIowa City to Carbondaleby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Carbondale by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane CID - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus bus
    8h 54m

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus bus
    11h 14m
    $128–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus West
    23h 14m
    $145–263

  4. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain train
    27h 8m
    $505–948

  5. Drive 948.1 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Carbondalecar car 948.1 mi
    15h 9m
    $173–250

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane CID - GUC
    3. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Carbondalecar car
    10h 29m

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane CID - HDN
    3. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Carbondalecar car
    11h 13m

Iowa City to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 883.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Carbondale, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to 6th St + Colorado Ave via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 23h 14m.

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