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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RNO - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 27m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RNO - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 19m
    $117–496

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    38h 38m
    $300–481

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    42h 20m
    $758–1,174

  5. Drive  1,689.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Iowa Citycar car 1,689.4 mi
    25h 30m
    $309–446

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RNO - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 14m
    $174–692

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 29m
    $127–452

Reno to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,511.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Iowa City via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 38h 38m.

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