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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    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
    9h 40m
    $113–570

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    25h 15m
    $172–259

  3. 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
    26h 24m
    $248–1,131

  4. Drive  963.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Iowa Citycar car 963.9 mi
    15h 53m
    $176–255

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    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
    9h 29m

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
    8h 27m
    $187–842

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 5m

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
    9h 37m
    $180–434

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
    10h 12m
    $163–287

  10. 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 / ...
    32h 34m
    $293–664

Philadelphia to Iowa City by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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