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How to get fromModesto to Iowa Cityby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Iowa City by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFO - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 19m

  2. Drive  1,872.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Iowa Citycar car 1,872.1 mi
    29h 39m
    $310–447

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    44h 15m
    $369–562

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 55m

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 30m

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 19m

  8. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane OAK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 55m

  9. Train, shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MRY - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    17h 22m

Modesto to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790 mi
  • Duration: 13h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Iowa City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 15m.

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