- Distance: 111.2 mi
- Duration: 2h 10m
The average bus between Iowa City and Des Moines takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Iowa City to Des Moines. 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 Iowa City and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Iowa City is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Iowa City station and arriving at Des Moines station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Iowa City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Book your Iowa City to Des Moines bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Iowa City and Des Moines is 172.9 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
