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

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

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PVD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 4m
    $102–483

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 25m
    $274–618

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 15m
    $202–325

  4. Drive  1,164.6 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Iowa Citycar car 1,164.6 mi
    19h 49m
    $213–307

  5. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PVD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 14m

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 46m

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 15m
    $102–410

  8. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 3m
    $119–487

Providence to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Iowa City via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 15m.

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