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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 53m
    $200–305

  2. Drive  485.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Iowa Citycar car 485.4 mi
    8h 11m
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 14m

  4. Fly Detroit to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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

  5. Bus via Larned & Griswold

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    15h 31m
    $98–148

  6. Fly Detroit to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $99–536

  7. Fly Detroit to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 40m
    $179–810

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 49m

  9. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 52m
    $120–554

Royal Oak to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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