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

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane CID - GEG
    9h 36m

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MLI - GEG
    11h 40m
    $142–620

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    46h 40m
    $335–634

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    47h 11m
    $602–1,307

  5. Drive 1,840.5 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Seattlecar car 1,840.5 mi
    29h 18m
    $336–486

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane CID - PSC
    9h 41m

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CID - SEA
    10h 17m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CID - PDX
    11h 19m

Iowa City to Washington by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 46h 40m.

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