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How to get fromMiddletown to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Middletown to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 13m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 38m
    $168–306

  3. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 12m
    $348–760

  4. Drive 995.4 mi

    1. Drive from Middletown to Iowa Citycar car 995.4 mi
    17h
    $182–263

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JFK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 34m

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 20m

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 45m
    $226–649

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 16m
    $322–1,223

  9. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Middletown Nj to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 50m
    $408–836

Middletown to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 980.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Middletown to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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 a train from Middletown Nj to Iowa City via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 38m.

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