The average bus between Norfolk and Iowa City takes 36h 28m and the fastest bus takes 30h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Norfolk 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 Norfolk and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norfolk is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Military Circle Mall and take an average of 36h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Norfolk station and arriving at Iowa City station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
Norfolk to Iowa City bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Iowa City bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Iowa City station.
Book your Norfolk to Iowa City bus tickets online with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Norfolk and Iowa City is 1,415.1 km. The road distance is 1,847 km.
You can take a bus from Dntc to Iowa City via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 24m.