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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    6h

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 5m
    $48–93

  3. Drive 303 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Iowa Citycar car 303 mi
    5h 7m
    $56–80

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    7h 42m
    $95–500

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 33m
    $100–509

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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