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How to get fromSaint Joseph to Iowa Cityby car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City by car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Drive from Saint Joseph to Kansas City Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 12m
    $57–92

  2. Drive  286.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Joseph to Iowa Citycar car 286.8 mi
    4h 54m
    $53–76

  3. Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Saint Joseph to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 38m

  4. Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Saint Joseph to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 10m
    $203–644

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint Joseph to Iowa City. However, you can drive to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint Joseph to Iowa City in around 4h 54m.

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