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

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There are 10 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 34m
    $158–453

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYZ - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 18m
    $73–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 6m
    $103–204

  4. Drive 651.5 mi

    1. Drive from University of Waterloo to Iowa Citycar car 651.5 mi
    11h 22m
    $150–216

  5. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from University of Waterloo to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ERI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 41m

  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 23m
    $156–255

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YYZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 56m

  8. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YTZ - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 44m
    $87–394

  9. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YTZ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 41m

  10. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 27m
    $371–1,184

University of Waterloo to Iowa City by foot, tram, train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 34m

What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Iowa City via University of Waterloo Terminal, Kitchener GO Bus, Kitchener, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 6m.

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