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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 9m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 34m
    $178–315

  3. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 8m
    $348–762

  4. Drive 978 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Iowa Citycar car 978 mi
    16h 54m
    $179–258

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 17m

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 36m
    $197–509

  7. Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABE - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 1m

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 5m
    $353–1,383

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    34h 25m
    $388–826

Princeton Junction to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 987.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Iowa City via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 34m.

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