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How to get fromMonterrey to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MTY - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 48m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane MTY - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 54m
    $84–323

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Monclovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monclova to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    37h 10m
    $312–408

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    46h 8m
    $504–1,059

  5. Drive 1,360 mi

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Iowa Citycar car 1,360 mi
    22h 50m
    $249–359

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MTY - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 5m
    $110–471

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

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MTY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 15m
    $207–377

  8. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MTY - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 6m
    $276–1,004

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    39h 6m
    $263–484

Monterrey to Iowa City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,267.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Monterrey to Iowa City via Monclova, Vinton & 17th SW, and Omaha, NE in around 37h 10m.

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