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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SRQ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 44m
    $106–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 23m
    $236–386

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 2h

  4. Drive  1,315 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Iowa Citycar car 1,315 mi
    22h 6m
    $240–347

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SRQ - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 37m

Sarasota to Iowa City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration35h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,142.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Iowa City via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 23m.

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