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

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Kansas City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    6h 25m

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    6h 35m
    $48–93

  3. Drive 303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Kansas Citycar car 303.7 mi
    5h 8m
    $56–80

  4. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CID - MCI
    7h 39m
    $217–1,128

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    9h 11m
    $110–569

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.

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