What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Tampa is to bus which costs $220 - $420 and takes 28h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Tampa is to fly and drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Tampa?

The distance between Iowa City and Tampa is 1128 miles. The road distance is 1260 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 28h 55m and costs $220 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Tampa?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Iowa City to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Tampa bus from?

Iowa City to Tampa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.

Bus or fly from Iowa City to Tampa?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Tampa is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $420 and takes 28h 55m.

Where does the Iowa City to Tampa bus arrive?

Iowa City to Tampa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 7:03 PM in Iowa City and 8:03 PM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Tampa is 1260 miles. It takes approximately 21h 38m to drive from Iowa City to Tampa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Tampa?

Book your Iowa City to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Tampa.

Iowa City to Tampa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Tampa
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1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tampa (TPA)plane CID - TPA
7h 26m
$221–980
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
28h 55m
$222–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
46h 1m
$587–1,270
Drive 1,252.7 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Tampacar 1,252.7 mi
21h 38m
$229–331
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Cedar Rapidsbus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane CID - PIE
3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D to Jackson St + Franklin St Nbus
6h 43m
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CID - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Tampacar
6h 20m
$224–946
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane STL - TPA
11h 11m

Iowa City to Tampa by bus

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Distance: 1,121.6 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Tampa Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 55m.

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