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

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There are 9 ways to get from Queens to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JFK - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 22m

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 40m
    $176–624

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h
    $271–666

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h 32m
    $178–282

  5. Drive  1,003.9 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Iowa Citycar car 1,003.9 mi
    16h 53m
    $184–265

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 57m

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 23m

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 18m
    $200–850

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $243–721

Queens to Iowa City by subway, bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Iowa City via W 34 St/5 Av, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 32m.

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