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How to get fromIowa City to Grand Maraisby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Grand Marais by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Richfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    14h 39m

  2. Drive 529.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Grand Maraiscar car 529.4 mi
    9h 44m
    $97–140

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane CID - DLH
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    9h 35m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Upper to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    15h 1m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 640.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Grand Marais, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Grand Marais. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to MSP Airport, take the taxi to Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey, take the bus to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport, walk to Duluth International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Marais. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Grand Marais in around 9h 44m.

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