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How to get fromIrvine to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 44m

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 43m
    $192–565

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    41h 9m
    $317–482

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    43h 56m
    $1,006–1,593

  5. Drive  1,792.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Iowa Citycar car 1,792.9 mi
    27h 59m
    $328–473

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 37m

  7. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 40m
    $301–446

Irvine to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Iowa City via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 9m.

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