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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JAN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 42m
    $139–504

  2. Drive 734 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Iowa Citycar car 734 mi
    12h 19m
    $134–194

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 20m
    $142–286

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    20h 59m
    $275–559

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JAN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 44m

Jackson to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Jackson to Iowa City via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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