Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Starkville to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GTR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 11m
    $142–508

  2. Drive  678.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Starkville to Iowa Citycar car 678.1 mi
    11h 59m
    $124–179

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Starkville to Tupelocar car
    2. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 57m
    $143–243

  4. Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GTR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 51m

  5. Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GTR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 18m
    $216–751

  6. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Starkville to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BHM - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 24m

  7. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Starkville to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JAN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 41m

  8. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Starkville to Tupelocar car
    2. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 37m
    $178–378

  9. Drive, bus via Champaign

    1. Drive from Starkville to Tupelocar car
    2. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 12m
    $178–273

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Starkville to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Starkville, MS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Starkville to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Starkville to Iowa City via Tupelo, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound