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How to get fromSan Jose to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    8h 53m
    $132–552

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    9h 58m
    $126–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 55m
    $322–643

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 1,935 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Iowa Citycar car 1,935 mi
    29h 47m
    $354–511

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SJC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 47m
    $142–622

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MRY - CID
    11h 42m
    $183–660

San Jose to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Iowa City via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 55m.

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