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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DFW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 37m

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 55m
    $88–421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 40m
    $188–346

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 30m
    $388–767

  5. Drive 1,029.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Iowa Citycar car 1,029.6 mi
    17h 11m
    $188–272

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 11m

  7. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 50m
    $271–412

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 24m
    $455–952

Texas to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Smith St @ Preston St to Iowa City via Pierce St @ Louisiana St, Downtown Houston, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 25h 40m.

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