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There are 4 ways to get from Sedalia to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 56m
    $79–156

  2. Drive 288.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sedalia to Iowa Citycar car 288.5 mi
    5h 37m
    $53–77

  3. Drive, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Sedalia to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane COU - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 50m

  4. Drive, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Sedalia to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 8m
    $80–370

Sedalia to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Sedalia, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sedalia to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Sedalia to Iowa City in around 5h 37m.

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