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How to get fromIowa City to Ocean Cityby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Iowa City to Ocean City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MLI - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    12h 38m
    $114–557

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    29h 10m
    $190–314

  3. Bus, train via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    29h 23m
    $535–915

  4. Drive  1,012.2 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Ocean Citycar car 1,012.2 mi
    17h 32m
    $185–267

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CID - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    12h 30m

  6. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    11h 30m
    $185–831

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CID - DCA
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    11h 52m

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    13h 36m
    $172–327

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    13h 25m
    $199–474

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    35h 48m
    $595–995

Iowa City to Ocean City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 963.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Chicago Bus Station, Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 29h 10m.

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