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How to get fromRome to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FCO - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    18h 36m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FCO - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 38m
    $285–1,023

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

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 18m
    $419–724

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane FCO - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    18h 37m
    $298–827

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane FCO - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 43m
    $368–984

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane FCO - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 3m

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,024 mi
  • Duration: 18h 36m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Iowa City. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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