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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 34m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PDX - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 49m
    $145–574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    45h 32m
    $322–622

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2d 3h
    $743–1,534

  5. Drive 1,887 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Iowa Citycar car 1,887 mi
    29h 45m
    $345–498

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 26m
    $280–1,153

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 15m
    $228–376

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 16m
    $161–629

Vancouver to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration45h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,608.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Iowa City via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 32m.

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