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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    8h 25m
    $112–459

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 45m
    $190–342

  3. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 23m
    $348–758

  4. Drive 973.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Iowa Citycar car 973.6 mi
    16h 36m
    $178–257

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane EWR - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 1m
    $172–729

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    10h 7m
    $121–583

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABE - CID
    11h 17m
    $157–499

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    35h 8m
    $388–834

New Brunswick to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Iowa City via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago in around 24h 45m.

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