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How to get fromPalm Springs to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PSP - CID
    7h 11m
    $135–568

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 37m
    $628–1,339

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    47h 42m

  4. Drive 1,755.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Iowa Citycar car 1,755.5 mi
    28h 10m
    $321–463

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PSP - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 4m
    $155–587

  6. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    2d 3h

Palm Springs to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Iowa City via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and Saint Louis in around 47h 42m.

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