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How to get fromIowa City to Lancasterby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane MLI - LNS
    8h 37m
    $103–440

  2. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 8m
    $263–563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    24h 52m
    $158–285

  4. Drive 897.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Lancastercar car 897.7 mi
    14h 50m
    $164–237

  5. 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 Lancaster (LNS)plane plane CID - LNS
    8h 5m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    36h 17m
    $390–823

Iowa City to Lancaster by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 820.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Chicago Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 24h 52m.

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