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How to get fromMexico to Iowa Cityby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mexico to Iowa City by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mexico to Columbiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 51m
    $236–331

  2. Drive 194.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mexico to Iowa Citycar car 194.6 mi
    3h 44m
    $36–52

  3. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Mexico to Quincy Public Transit Hubcar car
    2. Take the bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 36m
    $70–135

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  • Distance: 467.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Mexico to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Columbia, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Mexico to Iowa City in around 3h 44m.

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