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How to get fromWinston-Salem to Iowa Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GSO - CID
    7h 53m
    $128–572

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    23h 45m
    $104–236

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 40m
    $212–449

  4. Drive 866.6 mi

    1. Drive from Winston-Salem to Iowa Citycar car 866.6 mi
    15h 10m
    $159–229

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    7h 13m
    $111–519

  6. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GSO - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 34m
    $128–592

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 2m
    $116–528

  8. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 51m
    $186–829

  9. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 33m
    $130–498

  10. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 20m

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 28m

Winston-Salem to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 793.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Iowa City via Columbus - Mound St and Chicago in around 23h 45m.

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