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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tupelo to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Tupelo to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GTR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 27m

  2. Drive  612.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tupelo to Iowa Citycar car 612.3 mi
    10h 47m
    $112–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 49m
    $136–234

  4. Bus to Memphis, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MEM - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 38m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 28m
    $166–329

  6. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 4m
    $171–264

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tupelo to Iowa City via Tupelo, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 49m.

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