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How to get fromOakville to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakville to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Detroit

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakville to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 17m
    $245–506

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYZ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h
    $71–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 55m
    $124–205

  4. Drive  692.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oakville to Iowa Citycar car 692.4 mi
    11h 37m
    $143–206

  5. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 23m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakville to Buffalotrain 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
    22h 30m
    $345–678

  7. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYZ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 58m

  8. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YTZ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 57m
    $77–397

  9. Fly Toronto Island Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YTZ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 36m

  10. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 25m
    $420–1,029

  11. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 6m
    $251–1,493

Oakville to Iowa City by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between Oakville, ON, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakville GO Bus to Iowa City via Square One, Mississauga, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 55m.

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