The average bus between Iowa City and Rutgers University takes 29h 57m and the fastest bus takes 28h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Iowa City to Rutgers University. 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 Rutgers University. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Iowa City is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Rutgers University at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 29h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Iowa City station and arriving at Rutgers University station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.
Iowa City to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Book your Iowa City to Rutgers University bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines, Flixbus USA and 2 other operators.
The distance between Iowa City and Rutgers University is 1,435.5 km. The road distance is 1,948 km.
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Rutgers University via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 23h 48m.