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

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

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SCE - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 43m

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SCE - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 41m
    $96–456

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    21h 15m
    $331–554

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    22h 5m
    $150–269

  5. Drive  818.4 mi

    1. Drive from Williamsport to Iowa Citycar car 818.4 mi
    13h 36m
    $150–216

  6. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AVP - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 8m

  7. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MDT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 54m

  8. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 24m
    $100–397

Williamsport to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Williamsport to Iowa City via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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