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San Diego to Iowa City

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Quad
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$535.79
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$484.76
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Quad
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$574.06

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$956.76
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Quad
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$892.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to The
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$420.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$612.33

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$535.79

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
39h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to Denver
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.96–$369.95

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$82.92
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$54.85
Bus from Burlington to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$63.78
Bus from Davenport to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$57.41

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$47.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Iowa City is to fly which costs $97.83 - $413.04 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Iowa City is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $97.83 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Iowa City via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal, Denver and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 17m.

How far is it from San Diego to Iowa City?

The distance between San Diego and Iowa City is 2505 km. The road distance is 2990.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 41h 17m and costs $217.39 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from San Diego to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Iowa City bus from?

San Diego to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Bus or fly from San Diego to Iowa City?

The best way to get from San Diego to Iowa City is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $97.83 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $815.22 and takes 41h 17m.

Where does the San Diego to Iowa City bus arrive?

San Diego to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 00:25 in San Diego and 02:25 in Iowa City.

Can I drive from San Diego to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Iowa City is 2990 km. It takes approximately 28h 40m to drive from San Diego to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 52+ hotels available in Iowa City. Prices start at $46.86 per night.
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