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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PWM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 32m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane PWM - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 30m
    $89–361

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 18m
    $221–408

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 41m
    $371–808

  5. Drive 1,242.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Iowa Citycar car 1,242.1 mi
    22h 43m
    $227–328

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PWM - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 58m
    $130–573

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PWM - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 49m
    $140–572

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

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 12m
    $121–496

Portland to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Iowa City via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 18m.

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