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How to get fromLong Beach to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Long Beach to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 53m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 59m
    $160–637

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 25m
    $323–508

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 15m
    $1,006–1,687

  5. Drive  1,806.3 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Iowa Citycar car 1,806.3 mi
    28h 15m
    $330–477

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 57m

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 30m

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ONT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 29m

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 52m

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 45m
    $206–453

Long Beach to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,610.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Iowa City via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 40h 25m.

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