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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Kearney by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    10h 40m
    $75–120

  2. Drive  426.3 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Kearneycar car 426.3 mi
    6h 59m
    $78–113

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MLI - EAR
    8h 50m
    $122–461

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane CID - EAR
    8h 26m

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    8h 59m
    $134–421

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane BRL - EAR
    6h 23m
    $124–476

Iowa City to Kearney by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Kearney once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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