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How to get fromPontiac to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 13m
    $135–270

  2. Train to Detroit, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 58m
    $88–422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 36m
    $142–222

  4. Drive 483.9 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Iowa Citycar car 483.9 mi
    8h 20m
    $89–128

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 57m

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 7m

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 54m

Pontiac to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 526.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 36m.

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