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How to get fromWinnipeg to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Winnipeg to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YWG - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 23m

  2. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YWG - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 46m
    $93–449

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    37h 26m

  4. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 7h
    $559–1,168

  5. Drive  729 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Iowa Citycar car 729 mi
    12h 41m
    $167–241

  6. Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car car
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GFK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 56m

  7. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YWG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 19m
    $212–920

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 10h
    $433–850

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 12h
    $673–1,335

Winnipeg to Iowa City by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winnipeg to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, walk to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Iowa City via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 37h 26m.

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