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

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There are 5 ways to get from Starkville to Iowa City by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    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 bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 42m
    $162–267

  2. Drive 678.1 mi

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

  3. 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 48m

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

    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 18m
    $163–518

  5. 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
    9h 16m

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 758.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 42m

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 drive to Tupelo, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Starkville to Iowa City in around 11h 59m.

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