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How to get fromSeoul to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ICN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 45m

  2. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ICN - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 14m
    $443–1,424

  3. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICN - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 37m
    $778–2,851

  4. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ICN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 6m
    $840–1,179

  5. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ICN - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    21h 26m
    $447–1,525

  6. Fly Gimpo International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GMP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    22h 40m

  7. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ICN - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 41m
    $557–1,222

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,526.5 mi
  • Duration: 22h 45m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ankeny, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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