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How to get fromIowa City to Mesa Verde National Parkby bus, plane, car, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Mesa Verde National Park by bus, plane, car, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane CID - DRO
    3. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    9h 16m

  2. Drive 1,166.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 1,166.8 mi
    19h 54m
    $213–308

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    5. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    32h 32m
    $355–765

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    33h 29m
    $223–433

  5. Bus, fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane CID - FMN
    3. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    10h 13m

  6. Bus, fly to Cortez, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane CID - CEZ
    3. Take the taxi from Cortez (CEZ) to Mesa Verde National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 7m

  7. Bus, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from I-70/Kipling St., West Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs, COshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Spring Creek, CO to Silverton, COshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, COtrain train
    5. Drive from Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    34h 51m
    $494–864

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Mesa Verde National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,019 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Mesa Verde National Park. 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 Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Mesa Verde National Park via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 32h 32m.

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