The average bus between Cary and Iowa City takes 37h 35m and the fastest bus takes 32h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cary 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.
Buses run twice daily between Cary and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cary is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Bus Platform A and take an average of 37h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cary 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Cary station and arriving at Iowa City station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.
Cary to Iowa City bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Iowa City bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Iowa City station.
The distance between Cary and Iowa City is 1,282.2 km. The road distance is 1,944 km.
You can take a bus from Cary Depot to Iowa City via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 57m.