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How to get fromIowa City to Fairbanksby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Fairbanks by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CID - FAI
    15h 58m

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    16h 44m
    $253–876

  3. Drive  3,315.2 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Fairbankscar car 3,315.2 mi
    2d 13h
    $567–819

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MLI - FAI
    17h 6m
    $276–1,121

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DSM - FAI
    15h 39m
    $323–1,247

  6. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BRL - FAI
    16h 58m
    $278–1,124

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,723.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Fairbanks. However, you can take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 11, take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Fairbanks in around 2d 13h.

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