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How to get fromIowa City to Pittsburgby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Pittsburg by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi via Nevada

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevadabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Nevada to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    10h
    $121–197

  2. Drive 427.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Pittsburgcar car 427.7 mi
    7h 11m
    $79–113

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MLI - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $110–428

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Joplin to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    10h 29m
    $116–202

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CID - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 9m

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CID - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Joplin, MO to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    10h 39m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    $121–438

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    11h 23m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Pittsburg, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Pittsburg. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Nevada, then take the taxi to Pittsburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Pittsburg in around 7h 11m.

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