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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salina to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 33m
    $95–146

  2. Drive  475.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salina to Iowa Citycar car 475.4 mi
    7h 51m
    $87–126

  3. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SLN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 26m
    $100–440

  4. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SLN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 58m

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MHK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 8m

  6. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ICT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 14m

  7. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 33m
    $105–382

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salina to Iowa City via Salina, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 33m.

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