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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Dakota to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus Jefferson Lines 706
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    11h 40m
    $88–148

  2. Drive 377.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Iowa Citycar car 377.5 mi
    6h 23m
    $69–100

  3. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 9m

  4. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATY - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 55m

  5. Fly from Rapid City, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RAP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 32m

  6. Fly from Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FSD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 41m

Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 446.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a bus from 10th/Jessica NW corner to Iowa City via The Bus Stop, Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 11h 40m.

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