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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Olympia by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CID - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    10h 13m
    $264–1,071

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MLI - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus bus
    13h 13m
    $154–625

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus bus
    42h 40m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus bus 594 / ...
    2d 6h
    $741–1,576

  5. Drive 1,881.2 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Olympiacar car 1,881.2 mi
    30h 6m
    $344–496

  6. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CID - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    11h 28m
    $288–1,127

  7. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594
    2d 1h
    $340–664

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Olympia via Des Moines, Albert Lea, Billings, MT, and Spokane Station in around 42h 40m.

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