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How to get fromIowa City to Columbiaby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    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 bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 40m
    $64–127

  2. Drive 222 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Columbiacar car 222 mi
    4h 32m
    $41–59

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    7h 35m
    $115–423

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CID - COU
    7h 47m

Iowa City to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Columbia via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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