Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to University of Iowaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

Find Transport to University of Iowa

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Washington to University of Iowa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 58m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 34m
    $137–266

  3. 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 21m
    $272–569

  4. Drive 893 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to University of Iowacar car 893 mi
    15h 23m
    $163–236

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    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
    8h 4m
    $142–684

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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
    7h 6m
    $324–1,440

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IAD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 16m

Washington to University of Iowa by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to University of Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 837.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to University of Iowa via Chicago Bus Station and Iowa City in around 22h 34m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers