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How to Travel from

Iowa City to Columbia

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$560.50
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$585.98
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$318.46
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$343.94
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$343.94
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$535.02
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
24h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$369.42
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$56.05
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$101.91
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$140.12
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$58.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Columbia is to bus and night bus which costs $108.70 - $380.43 and takes 27h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Columbia is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Chicago Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & GREENE ST wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Columbia?

The distance between Iowa City and Columbia is 1378 km. The road distance is 1443.5 km.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Columbia without a car is to bus and train via Davenport which takes 22h 57m and costs $206.52 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Iowa City to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Columbia bus from?

Iowa City to Columbia bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.

Bus or fly from Iowa City to Columbia?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Columbia is to bus which takes 25h 32m and costs $92.39 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $347.83 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Iowa City to Columbia bus arrive?

Iowa City to Columbia bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 03:08 in Iowa City and 04:08 in Columbia.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Columbia is 1444 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Iowa City to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 335+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $49.68 per night.
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