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How to get fromSaint Cloud to Iowa Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 55m
    $76–120

  2. Drive  341 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Cloud to Iowa Citycar car 341 mi
    6h 23m
    $59–85

  3. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 9m

  4. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BRD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 9m

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 18m
    $133–626

Saint Cloud to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St. Cloud to Iowa City via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h 55m.

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