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

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

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    5h

  2. Drive 276.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Minneapoliscar car 276.2 mi
    5h 9m
    $51–73

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    9h 21m
    $52–106

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    5h 53m
    $147–725

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CID - RST
    8h 20m

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane CID - DLH
    7h 57m

Iowa City to Minnesota by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis Bus Station via Des Moines in around 9h 21m.

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