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

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There are 8 ways to get from Spokane to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GEG - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 58m
    $102–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    34h 5m
    $369–526

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    37h 53m
    $413–939

  5. Drive  1,564.3 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Iowa Citycar car 1,564.3 mi
    24h 47m
    $286–413

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 18m
    $161–634

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

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 15m
    $107–378

  8. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    42h 15m
    $320–520

Spokane to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Spokane to Iowa City via Billings, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 34h 5m.

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