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How to get fromTokyo to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Tokyo International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HND - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 56m

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane NRT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 32m
    $322–1,028

  3. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane NRT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 27m
    $368–1,327

  4. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane NRT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 40m

  5. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane HND - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 57m
    $435–1,522

  6. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 45m
    $549–1,073

  7. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane HND - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    18h 39m
    $438–1,526

  8. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane HND - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 58m
    $555–1,903

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,227.4 mi
  • Duration: 19h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō, take the train to 羽田空港第1ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, walk to Narita International Airport (NRT) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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