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How to get fromNew London to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 13 ways to get from New London to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PVD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 4m

  2. Train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    3. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BDL - MLI
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 5m
    $125–549

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New London 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
    28h 23m
    $296–735

  4. Train, bus via New Haven

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 50m
    $201–335

  5. Drive  1,109.7 mi

    1. Drive from New London to Iowa Citycar car 1,109.7 mi
    18h 49m
    $203–293

  6. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PVD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 49m
    $126–610

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

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    3. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BDL - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 1m

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

    1. Take the train from New London to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain 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 55m

  9. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 8m
    $138–569

  10. Train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    3. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 4m
    $137–558

  11. Train to Tweed-New Haven Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HVN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 8m

  12. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 39m
    $278–661

  13. Train, bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Baltimorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    33h 25m
    $223–372

New London to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration28h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,151.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from New London to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Providence, take the train to TF Green Airport, walk to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from New London to Iowa City via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 23m.

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