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How to get fromNiagara Falls to Iowa Cityby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Iowa City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 1m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 52m
    $117–272

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 13m
    $214–569

  4. Drive 725.3 mi

    1. Drive from Niagara Falls to Iowa Citycar car 725.3 mi
    12h 9m
    $133–192

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUF - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 10m
    $140–563

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Torontotrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YTZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 12m

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $206–477

  8. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 49m

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 55m
    $176–543

  10. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew 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
    18h 57m
    $234–575

  11. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 1m
    $220–346

Niagara Falls to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pine Avenue & Main Street to Iowa City via Ellicott Street & MTC Static, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago in around 19h 52m.

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