The average bus between Long Island and Iowa City takes 36h 16m and the fastest bus takes 31h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Long Island 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 Long Island and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at 7 Av/ W 36 St and take an average of 36h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 40m • 2 changes
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39h 12m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


30h 40m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


39h 12m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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 Long Island to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Iowa City station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 16m.
Long Island to Iowa City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York Midtown station.
Long Island to Iowa City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Iowa City station.
The distance between Long Island and Iowa City is 1,543.8 km. The road distance is 1,803 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Iowa City via 7 Av/ W 36 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 52m.