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How to get fromOhio State University to Iowa Cityby car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ohio State University to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Drive to Dayton, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DAY - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 30m

  2. Bus via S Grant Ave & E Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 27m
    $67–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 12m
    $92–148

  4. Drive  506 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Iowa Citycar car 506 mi
    9h 40m
    $93–134

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 57m
    $91–469

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 54m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 14m
    $120–273

Ohio State University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Iowa City via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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