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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ithaca to Iowa City by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Rochester, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ROC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 5m

  2. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 2m
    $124–556

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 57m
    $211–484

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 45m
    $127–248

  5. Drive 862.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ithaca to Iowa Citycar car 862.5 mi
    15h 8m
    $158–228

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ROC - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 13m
    $139–584

  7. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AVP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 14m

  8. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SYR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 33m

  9. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SYR - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 57m
    $131–658

  10. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 59m
    $150–585

  11. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 29m
    $217–414

Ithaca to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Iowa City via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 45m.

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