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There are 10 ways to get from Iowa City to Middletown by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CID - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    9h 45m

  2. Drive  996.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Middletowncar car 996.4 mi
    16h 59m
    $171–246

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    27h 37m
    $187–302

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    28h 51m
    $547–935

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CID - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    10h 49m

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CID - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    10h 22m

  7. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    9h 41m
    $205–920

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    11h 29m
    $184–756

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    12h 23m
    $262–746

  10. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain train
    35h 29m
    $647–1,082

Iowa City to Middletown by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration27h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Middletown. 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, then take the train to Middletown Nj. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Middletown Nj via Chicago Bus Station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 27h 37m.

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