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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Kearney to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    9h 20m
    $75–120

  2. Drive  425.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kearney to Iowa Citycar car 425.9 mi
    6h 59m
    $78–113

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EAR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 16m

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane EAR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 23m
    $122–460

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EAR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 34m
    $126–401

Kearney to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Kearney, NE, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kearney to Iowa City once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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