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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York 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 11m
    $110–457

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JFK - CID
    8h 36m
    $99–438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    22h 40m
    $180–305

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    25h 26m
    $347–694

  5. Drive 994.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Iowa Citycar car 994.1 mi
    16h 35m
    $182–263

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    8h 31m
    $116–561

  7. 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
    7h 36m
    $170–727

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LGA - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car
    7h 52m
    $186–861

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 4m
    $253–736

  10. 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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 7m

New York to Iowa City by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between New York, NY, 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 New York Midtown to Iowa City via Chicago in around 22h 40m.

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