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How to get fromLisbon to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lisbon to Iowa City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LIS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    18h 19m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LIS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 4m
    $283–1,025

  3. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LIS - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 36m
    $358–1,349

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

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LIS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 17m
    $407–1,026

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane LIS - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    16h 21m
    $286–1,129

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LIS - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 52m
    $326–1,186

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LIS - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 57m
    $314–1,173

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,217.7 mi
  • Duration: 18h 19m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lisbon to Iowa City. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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