What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Iowa City is to fly which costs $100 - $500 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Iowa City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Saint Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Tampa to Iowa City?

The distance between Tampa and Iowa City is 1130 miles. The road distance is 1273.7 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 28h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Tampa to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Iowa City bus from?

Tampa to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Iowa City?

The best way to get from Tampa to Iowa City is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Tampa to Iowa City bus arrive?

Tampa to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 7:15 PM in Tampa and 6:15 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Tampa to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Iowa City is 1274 miles. It takes approximately 21h 14m to drive from Tampa to Iowa City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Iowa City?

Book your Tampa to Iowa City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Tampa to Iowa City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Tampa to The Eastern Iowa Airport
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane TPA - CID
8h 30m
$102–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus
28h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus Btw 1201 / ...
46h 50m
$620–1,241
Drive 1,266.3 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Iowa Citycar 1,266.3 mi
21h 14m
$232–334
Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane PIE - CID
3. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus
6h 59m
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Drive from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SFB - CID
6h 39m
$119–488
Fly Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus
11h 40m

Tampa (TPA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,123.7 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Saint Louis in around 28h 5m.

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