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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tacoma to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 32m

  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
    11h 30m
    $149–589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    42h 15m
    $440–698

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 5h
    $738–1,573

  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 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 33m
    $190–358

  7. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 48m
    $175–685

  8. Bus via Denver

    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 43m
    $333–663

Tacoma to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Tacoma to Iowa City via Spokane Station, Billings, Albert Lea, and Des Moines in around 42h 15m.

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