There are 10 ways to get from Pensacola to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Drive from Pensacola to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)car
- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MOB - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
9h 36mFly Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane PNS - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
10h 10m$95–431Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Pensacola to Mobiletaxi
- Take the bus from Mobile to Gulfportbus
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
30h 44m$732–1,112Bus
- Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
33h 42m$255–420Drive 942.7 mi
- Drive from Pensacola to Iowa Citycar 942.7 mi
17h 11m$162–233Fly Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane PNS - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 54mBus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus
- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane VPS - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 52mBus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus
- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane VPS - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
10h 4m$183–565Fly Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PNS - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
11h 23m$104–382Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
33h 57m$260–410
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pensacola to Iowa City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pensacola to Iowa City is to bus and fly which takes 10h 4m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Pensacola to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Pensacola and arriving at Iowa City via N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 42m.
The distance between Pensacola and Iowa City is 911 miles. The road distance is 948.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pensacola to Iowa City without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 30h 44m and costs $700 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Pensacola to Iowa City, including transfers.
Pensacola to Iowa City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Pensacola station.
Pensacola to Iowa City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pensacola to Iowa City is 948 miles. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Pensacola to Iowa City.
There are 54+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Pensacola, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pensacola to Iowa City via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Mobile to Gulfport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Pensacola to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Pensacola to Crestview
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Pensacola to Crestview
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Pensacola to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Able Shuttle and Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-607-0209
Choice Taxi
- Phone
- +1 850-529-1806
- Website
- mychoicetaxi.com
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