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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 41m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DCA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 38m
    $128–648

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    22h 25m
    $147–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    23h 12m
    $225–503

  5. Drive  892.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Iowa Citycar car 892.6 mi
    15h 21m
    $163–236

  6. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 54m
    $206–915

Washington to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 25m.

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