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How to get fromOakland to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    9h 36m
    $121–503

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    44h
    $315–626

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d

  4. Drive 1,900.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Iowa Citycar car 1,900.6 mi
    29h 10m
    $347–501

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    10h 18m
    $140–562

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    11h 1m
    $172–666

  7. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane OAK - CID
    8h 26m
    $145–606

Oakland to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44hAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,694.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Iowa City via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 44h.

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