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

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 37m

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 49m
    $165–314

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    21h 35m
    $167–291

  4. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 8m
    $342–1,266

  5. Drive 984.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Iowa Citycar car 984.5 mi
    16h 20m
    $180–260

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 9m

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 37m

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 28m
    $188–467

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - 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
    11h
    $348–1,376

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 33m
    $326–1,229

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    33h 47m
    $396–809

New Jersey to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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