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

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

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  1. Fly Burlington International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BTV - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 23m
    $140–658

  2. Fly Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $125–540

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 9m
    $269–601

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 18m
    $219–364

  5. Drive  1,103.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Iowa Citycar car 1,103.9 mi
    19h 38m
    $202–291

  6. Fly Burlington International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTV - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 12m

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ALB - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 54m
    $139–677

  8. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus bus
    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
    11h 2m

Vermont to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Iowa City via Albany-Rensselaer, New York, NY, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 18m.

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