There are 4 ways to get from Northfield to Iowa City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Take the bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 24mDrive 246.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northfield to Iowa Citycar 246.8 mi
4h 39m$45–66Bus
- Take the bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airportbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
11h 13m$93–148Bus, fly to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
7h 25m$199–887
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northfield to Iowa City is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Northfield to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Northfield to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Northfield - Downtown and arriving at Iowa City via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Northfield and Iowa City is 298 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northfield to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Northfield to Iowa City, including transfers.
Northfield to Iowa City bus services, operated by Northfield Lines, depart from Northfield - Downtown station.
Northfield to Iowa City bus services, operated by Northfield Lines, arrive at Minneapolis-St Paul Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northfield to Iowa City is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Northfield to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Northfield, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Northfield - Downtown to Iowa City via Minneapolis-St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 (651) 203-8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northfield Lines
Bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- Northfield Lines
- Schedules at
- Northfield Lines Metro Express
Bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- Northfield Lines
- Schedules at
- Northfield Lines Metro Express
Bus from Northfield - Downtown to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- Northfield Lines
- Schedules at
- Northfield Lines Metro Express
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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