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How to get fromSan Antonio to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Antonio to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 53m

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAT - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 57m
    $110–569

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 45m
    $275–316

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    36h 25m
    $450–922

  5. Drive 1,064.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Iowa Citycar car 1,064.5 mi
    17h 52m
    $195–281

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 44m
    $245–1,098

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 55m

  8. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 18m
    $146–624

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    31h 24m
    $219–417

San Antonio to Iowa City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from S. Flores & Cesar Chavez Blvd to Iowa City via San Antonio, Vinton & 17th SW, and Omaha, NE in around 26h 45m.

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