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How to get fromIowa City to Clear Lakeby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    6h 6m
    $166–308

  2. Drive  170.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Clear Lakecar car 170.5 mi
    3h 5m
    $32–45

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  • Distance: 250 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Clear Lake. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, walk to Ames, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., then take the taxi to Clear Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Clear Lake in around 3h 5m.

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