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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 46m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 46m
    $123–499

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    46h 42m
    $333–543

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 5h
    $588–1,358

  5. Drive  1,855.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Iowa Citycar car 1,855.1 mi
    29h 35m
    $339–489

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 18m
    $177–702

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 2m
    $190–343

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 51m
    $143–526

  9. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 17m
    $160–620

Tacoma to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Iowa City via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 46h 42m.

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