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

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

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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
    11h 29m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 57m
    $111–509

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station 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
    33h 25m
    $242–387

  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
    $794–1,239

  5. Drive  1,360 mi

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

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MTY - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 23m
    $171–713

  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 25m
    $125–460

  8. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    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 59m
    $134–573

  9. Bus

    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
    $316–394

Monterrey to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,267.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Monterrey to Iowa City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 33h 25m.

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