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How to get fromIowa City to Minotby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Minot by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Minot 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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane CID - MOT
    9h 5m

  2. Drive 770.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Minotcar car 770.9 mi
    13h 32m
    $141–204

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train
    18h 48m
    $253–473

  4. Bus, train via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    5. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain train
    22h
    $248–448

  5. Bus, fly to Ring Rock Ranch 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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CID - XWA
    3. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar car
    10h 35m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 682.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Minot. 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 Minot International Airport (MOT), walk to 21st Ave NW / N Broadway, then take the bus to 3rd Ave SW/S Broadway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Minot Station via Des Moines, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 18h 48m.

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