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

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There are 9 ways to get from Syracuse to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SYR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 22m

  2. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SYR - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 5m
    $85–389

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    18h 31m
    $237–501

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 25m
    $134–267

  5. Drive 881.2 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Iowa Citycar car 881.2 mi
    14h 58m
    $161–233

  6. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SYR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 50m
    $120–626

  7. Train to Rochester, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ROC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 8m

  8. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $113–518

  9. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 25m
    $156–717

Syracuse to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Iowa City via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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