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How to get fromIowa City to North Poleby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to North Pole by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CID - FAI
    16h 32m
    $541–1,990
  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MLI - FAI
    16h 25m
    $296–1,125
  3. Drive 3,302 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to North Polecar car 3,302 mi
    2d 13h
    $603–871

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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