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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 5m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 37m
    $134–524

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    46h 29m
    $336–636

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2d 4h
    $736–1,571

  5. Drive 1,845.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Iowa Citycar car 1,845.1 mi
    29h 29m
    $337–487

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 29m
    $266–1,045

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 13m
    $178–347

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 14m
    $153–553

  9. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $174–655

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Iowa City by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,579.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Iowa City via SeaTac Station, SeaTac/Airport, Stadium, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 46h 29m.

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