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How to get fromPensacola to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PNS - CID
    9h 6m
    $84–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 2m

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pensacola to Mobiletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to Gulfportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 14m
    $513–957

  4. Drive 942.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pensacola to Iowa Citycar car 942.7 mi
    17h 11m
    $172–249

  5. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane VPS - CID
    8h 58m
    $182–548

  6. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PNS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 16m
    $94–403

  7. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane VPS - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 10m
    $187–557

  8. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PNS - STL
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 40m

  9. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 27m

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pensacola to Iowa City via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale, St. Louis, and Saint Louis in around 31h 2m.

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