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How to get fromIowa City to Zion National parkby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Zion National park by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane CID - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    11h 46m

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane MLI - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    14h 28m
    $171–593

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Cedar City to Zion National parkcar car
    31h 39m
    $215–411

  4. Drive 1,396.8 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Zion National parkcar car 1,396.8 mi
    22h 28m
    $255–369

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane DSM - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    12h 35m
    $276–1,069

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CID - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    12h 37m

  7. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    13h 18m
    $320–1,129

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,296 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Zion National park, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Zion National park. However, you can take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 11, take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to St. George Regional (SGU), walk to St. George Airport, take the shuttle to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, take the shuttle to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Center, then walk to Zion National park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Zion National park via Denver Union Station and Cedar City in around 31h 39m.

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