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

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There are 8 ways to get from Murfreesboro to Iowa City by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shell Station / Jack in the Box - Murfreesboro to Nashville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BNA - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 13m
    $129–497

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Murfreesboro Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    18h 30m
    $101–196

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Murfreesboro Bus Stop 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
    17h 24m
    $142–308

  4. Drive  597.2 mi

    1. Drive from Murfreesboro to Iowa Citycar car 597.2 mi
    10h 13m
    $109–158

  5. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shell Station / Jack in the Box - Murfreesboro to Nashville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BNA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 17m

  6. Bus, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Shell Station / Jack in the Box - Murfreesboro to Nashville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BNA - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 23m
    $228–992

  7. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shell Station / Jack in the Box - Murfreesboro to Nashville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 19m
    $140–498

  8. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from N Highland Ave & E Burton St Sb to Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wbbus bus 84
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 12m
    $106–177

Murfreesboro to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Murfreesboro, TN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from N Highland Ave & E Burton St Sb to Iowa City via Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb, Nashville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 12m.

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