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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mexico City to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MEX - CID
    9h 54m
    $130–552

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zacatecasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus bus
    47h 30m
    $398–536

  3. Drive 1,869.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Iowa Citycar car 1,869.9 mi
    34h 9m
    $342–493

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEX - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 16m
    $140–570

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

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 44m
    $177–557

  6. Bus via Marion

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 2h

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 5h

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,637.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Iowa City via Zacatecas, Vinton & 17th SW, 16th & Jackson SE, and Omaha in around 47h 30m.

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