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

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There are 11 ways to get from Utica to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SYR - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 49m
    $137–791

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 42m
    $134–675

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    19h 46m
    $226–471

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 5m
    $150–241

  5. Drive  928.7 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Iowa Citycar car 928.7 mi
    15h 48m
    $170–245

  6. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SYR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 9m

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ALB - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 20m

  8. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 32m
    $174–731

  9. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SYR - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    11h 31m
    $141–846

  10. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 27m
    $165–823

  11. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SYR - ALO
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 48m
    $186–902

Utica to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Iowa City via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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