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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 37m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 21m
    $132–568

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    43h 42m
    $352–552

  4. 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 Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 48m

  5. Drive  1,755.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Iowa Citycar car 1,755.5 mi
    28h 10m
    $311–449

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PSP - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 19m
    $188–792

Palm Springs to Iowa City by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration43h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,499 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

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, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 42m.

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