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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 23m
    $155–310

  2. Drive 430.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paducah to Iowa Citycar car 430.8 mi
    7h 33m
    $79–114

  3. Fly Barkley Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PAH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 58m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 4m
    $119–221

  5. Fly Barkley Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PAH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 42m
    $96–390

  6. Fly Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h
    $103–356

  7. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MWA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 27m

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paducah to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 606.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Paducah, KY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Paducah to Iowa City via Paducah Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 4m.

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