The average bus between Columbus and Iowa City takes 22h 25m and the fastest bus takes 18h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbus 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 Columbus and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbus is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Columbus 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 Columbus to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Columbus station and arriving at Iowa City station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Columbus to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Book your Columbus to Iowa City bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Columbus and Iowa City is 742.1 km. The road distance is 944 km.
You can take a bus from Columbus to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m.