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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 13m
    $76–150

  2. Drive 241.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Iowa Citycar car 241.9 mi
    4h 29m
    $45–64

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 35m
    $161–330

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane COU - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 50m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 6m
    $96–198

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 9m
    $147–455

Jefferson City to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Iowa City via Jefferson City, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 10h 13m.

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