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

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There are 12 ways to get from New Haven to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BDL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 55m

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h
    $126–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station 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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 11m
    $182–355

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 32m
    $350–756

  5. Drive 1,063 mi

    1. Drive from New Haven to Iowa Citycar car 1,063 mi
    17h 59m
    $194–281

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

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 42m

  7. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HPN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 42m

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 7m
    $256–659

  9. Fly Tweed-New Haven Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HVN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 11m

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 38m
    $336–1,238

  11. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 33m
    $357–1,298

  12. Train, bus via New York #2

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 43m
    $211–381

New Haven to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from New Haven Union Station to Iowa City via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 11m.

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