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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to North Pole by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MLI - FAI
    20h 1m
    $286–1,122

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    20h 42m
    $276–1,019

  3. Drive  3,302.1 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to North Polecar car 3,302.1 mi
    2d 13h
    $603–871

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    21h 54m
    $351–1,295

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,828.8 mi
  • Duration: 20h 1m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to North Pole. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, walk to Centre Station, take the line 20 bus to QC Airport Shelter, walk to Quad City International Airport (MLI) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound, walk to 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound, then take the bus to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to North Pole in around 2d 13h.

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