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How to get fromMontana to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Montana to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Logan International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BIL - CID
    6h 37m
    $97–390

  2. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BZN - CID
    5h 58m
    $90–410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h
    $259–370

  4. Drive 1,024.1 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Iowa Citycar car 1,024.1 mi
    16h 43m
    $187–270

  5. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FCA - CID
    7h 20m
    $169–684

  6. Fly Missoula International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSO - CID
    8h 31m
    $140–650

  7. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BZN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 57m
    $112–457

  8. Fly Logan International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BIL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 7m
    $117–459

  9. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 20m
    $312–475

Montana to Iowa City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Iowa City via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 24h.

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