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How to get fromMaine to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Maine to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Portland to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PWM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 6m

  2. Fly Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 39m
    $126–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 1m
    $303–474

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 49m
    $388–824

  5. Drive 1,242.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Iowa Citycar car 1,242.1 mi
    22h 43m
    $227–328

  6. Fly Portland to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PWM - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 58m
    $147–584

  7. Fly Bangor to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BGR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 22m

  8. Fly Bangor to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BGR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 59m
    $178–788

  9. Fly Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PWM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h
    $161–576

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    33h 54m
    $425–863

Maine to Iowa City by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration31h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,128.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Iowa City via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago in around 31h 1m.

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