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How to get fromSalem to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 28m

  2. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 38m
    $107–491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 13m
    $205–372

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    29h 26m
    $356–777

  5. Drive 1,199.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Iowa Citycar car 1,199.4 mi
    20h 39m
    $219–317

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 44m
    $123–496

  7. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 1m
    $635–1,083

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MHT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 18m

Salem to Iowa City by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,112.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Iowa City via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 13m.

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