There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Rhode Island by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MLI - PVD
10h 5m$81–365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worcester Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
28h 49m$296–681Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus
30h 30m$201–349Drive 1,164.8 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Providencecar 1,164.8 mi
19h 50m$213–308Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane CID - PVD
9h 51mBus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CID - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
9h 46mBus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
10h 21m$116–469Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
10h 29m$156–1,231Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
10h 49m$93–366
Iowa City to Rhode Island by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Rhode Island is to bus and fly which costs $80 - $370 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Rhode Island is to bus and fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Providence via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.
The distance between Iowa City and Rhode Island is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 49m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Iowa City to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Iowa City to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rhode Island is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 10:36 PM in Iowa City and 11:36 PM in Rhode Island.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Rhode Island is 1172 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Iowa City to Rhode Island.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Providence via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 30h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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