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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 10 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 Quad City International Airport, bus

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    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
    9h 38m
    $85–433

  2. 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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 43m
    $169–496

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 57m
    $112–192

  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 The Eastern Iowa 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 27m

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 49m
    $200–380

  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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 58m
    $207–367

  8. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    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 59m

  9. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    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
    12h 8m

  10. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus 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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 32m
    $144–275

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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 Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

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