There are 4 ways to get from Monticello to Iowa City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 28mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
11h 18m$53–108Drive 313.3 mi
- Drive from Monticello to Iowa Citycar 313.3 mi
5h 54m$58–83Bus, fly to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
7h 29m$159–847
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monticello to Iowa City is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Monticello to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Monticello to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Super 8 - Monticello and arriving at Iowa City via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Monticello and Iowa City is 312 miles. The road distance is 315.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monticello to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Monticello to Iowa City, including transfers.
Monticello to Iowa City bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Super 8 - Monticello station.
Monticello to Iowa City bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monticello to Iowa City is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Monticello to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Monticello, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Iowa City via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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