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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SCE - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 46m
    $82–412

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 55m
    $323–561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    21h 10m
    $136–225

  4. Drive  771.3 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Iowa Citycar car 771.3 mi
    12h 53m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SCE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 48m

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

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 29m
    $86–353

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SCE - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 9m
    $85–426

State College to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from State College to Iowa City via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 10m.

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