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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeRNO - CID
    7h 25m
    $133–533

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus
    38h 28m
    $172–455

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Mt. Pleasantbus
    3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Iowa Citybus
    43h 31m
    $251–632

  4. Drive 1,689.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Iowa Citycar1,689.4 mi
    25h 24m
    $309–446

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Des Moines (DSM)planeRNO - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
    9h 17m
    $295–1,164

Reno to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Iowa City via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Omaha in around 38h 28m.

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