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

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus bus
    4h 22m

  2. Drive 269.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Iowa Citycar car 269.9 mi
    5h
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    7h 55m

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 59m
    $107–552

  5. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 35m
    $56–108

  6. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 50m
    $93–146

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from St. Paul to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 7h 55m.

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