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There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Minot International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 41m

  2. Fly Minot International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MOT - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 16m
    $96–450

  3. Train, bus via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 49m
    $272–460

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    23h 16m
    $345–686

  5. Drive 771.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Iowa Citycar car 771.9 mi
    13h 32m
    $141–204

  6. Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane XWA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 54m

Minot to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Minot to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to N Broadway / Airport Rd, walk to Minot International Airport (MOT) 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 Minot Station to Iowa City via Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, Detroit Lakes, Moorhead - MNSU, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 21h 49m.

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