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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 13m
    $100–156

  2. Drive 283.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Iowa Citycar car 283.2 mi
    5h 17m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FSD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 4m

  4. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 33m
    $110–175

Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jackson to Iowa City via Jackson, Albert Lea, and Des Moines in around 9h 13m.

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