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

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

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  1. Fly Montgomery Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MGM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 56m

  2. Fly Montgomery Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MGM - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 31m
    $92–421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 40m
    $156–305

  4. Drive 816.2 mi

    1. Drive from Montgomery to Iowa Citycar car 816.2 mi
    14h 16m
    $149–216

  5. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Montgomery to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BHM - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 44m

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 3m
    $125–526

  7. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 53m

  8. Bus, taxi to Columbus Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Opelika 4th Street Station to Manchester Expy / Oates Avetaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CSG - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 24m

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 14m
    $211–420

Montgomery to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Iowa City via Nashville Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 40m.

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