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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 1m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PHL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h
    $127–594

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 49m
    $193–343

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    27h 1m
    $305–1,221

  5. Drive 962.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Iowa Citycar car 962.4 mi
    16h 5m
    $176–254

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 1m
    $295–1,282

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 19m
    $180–434

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 40m
    $160–281

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    33h 53m
    $363–768

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Iowa City via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 49m.

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