- Distance: 110.2 mi
- Duration: 2h 7m
The average bus between Des Moines and Iowa City takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:20 AM which arrives into Iowa City at 11:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Iowa City station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
Des Moines to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Book your Des Moines to Iowa City bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Des Moines and Iowa City is 172.9 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
