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How to get fromNorth Dakota to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from North Dakota to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Hector International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 29m

  2. Drive 508.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fargo to Iowa Citycar car 508.6 mi
    9h 3m
    $93–135

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 39m
    $132–269

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    18h 40m
    $243–499

  5. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GFK - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 13m

  6. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane XWA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 3m

  7. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BIS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 19m

  8. Fly from Minot International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 52m

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 49m
    $114–198

North Dakota to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gtc to Iowa City via Marriott Shelter, Shelter 128, Moorhead - MNSU, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 14h 49m.

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