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How to get fromSanta Fe to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 4m

  2. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 11m
    $125–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    23h 16m
    $209–340

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 14m
    $311–654

  5. Drive 1,054.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Iowa Citycar car 1,054.8 mi
    17h 58m
    $193–278

  6. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $235–1,022

  7. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABQ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 11m

  8. Bus via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe - Dulceria to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    27h 8m
    $183–323

Santa Fe to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Fe to Iowa City via Santa Fe, Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 23h 16m.

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