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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop 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
    7h 50m
    $74–122

  2. Drive 341.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Iowa Citycar car 341.6 mi
    5h 45m
    $63–90

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 48m

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

Calendar137Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Iowa City via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 7h 50m.

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