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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Iowa City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeONT - CID
    6h 45m
    $155–647

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    44h 53m
    $222–642

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    2d
    $250–477

  4. Drive 1,758.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Iowa Citycar1,758.3 mi
    27h 14m
    $321–464

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSNA - CID
    7h 42m
    $241–720

Ontario to Iowa City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Iowa City via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis, and Burlington in around 2d.

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