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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RIC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 31m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 19m
    $97–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 15m
    $146–306

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h 35m
    $300–665

  5. Drive 962.2 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Iowa Citycar car 962.2 mi
    16h 47m
    $176–254

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RIC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 56m
    $99–498

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 30m

  8. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CHO - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 10m

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

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 59m
    $115–503

Richmond to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Iowa City via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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