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

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There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Orlando to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCO - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 40m
    $102–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 30m
    $200–342

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    44h 19m
    $478–1,030

  4. Drive  1,247.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Iowa Citycar car 1,247.7 mi
    20h 55m
    $228–329

  5. Fly Orlando to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCO - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 4m

  6. Fly Orlando Sanford to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 41m

  7. Fly Orlando Sanford to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SFB - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 45m
    $166–559

  8. Fly Orlando Sanford to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SFB - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 44m
    $235–802

  9. Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 19m
    $232–545

Orlando to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,119.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 30m.

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