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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 23m
    $79–431

  2. Drive 246.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa Citycar car 246.4 mi
    4h 25m
    $45–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 50m
    $118–258

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h
    $78–159

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Iowa Cityrideshare rideshare 246.4 mi
    4h 25m

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane STL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 55m

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane STL - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 16m
    $59–276

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Saint Louis to Iowa City via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h.

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