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

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There are 6 ways to get from North Platte to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Platte to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    11h 10m
    $125–185

  2. Drive  521.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Platte to Iowa Citycar car 521.6 mi
    8h 20m
    $90–129

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LBF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 23m

  4. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from North Platte to Omahabus bus Bhl 120
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    11h 30m
    $136–179

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LBF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 19m
    $129–496

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LBF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $191–704

North Platte to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from North Platte to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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