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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and Iowa City takes 45h 48m and the fastest bus takes 39h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from California to Iowa City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45h 48m
Duration
1,818 mi
Distance
$390
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

California to Iowa City bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between California and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from California is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station Upper Level and take an average of 45h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Foothill TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA40h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Foothill TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 9h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Iowa City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,818.2 mi
  • Duration: 45h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Iowa City via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 40h 8m.

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