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

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

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  1. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ROA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 14m

  2. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ROA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 23m
    $84–410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 25m
    $176–290

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 45m
    $537–855

  5. Drive  825.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Iowa Citycar car 825.2 mi
    14h 40m
    $151–218

  6. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 56m
    $89–352

  7. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ROA - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 55m
    $88–425

  8. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LYH - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 41m

Roanoke to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Iowa City via Nashville Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 25m.

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