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

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YUL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 49m
    $93–429

  2. Train, bus via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 25m
    $249–679

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 45m
    $182–293

  4. Drive  1,043.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Iowa Citycar car 1,043.8 mi
    17h 30m
    $239–345

  5. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YUL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 40m

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTV - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 52m

  7. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 22m
    $233–1,266

  8. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane YUL - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 5m
    $137–510

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 29m
    $291–642

Montreal to Iowa City by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Montréal to Iowa City via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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