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Oakland to Iowa City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Iowa City takes 45h 12m and the fastest bus takes 44h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Oakland 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.

45h 12m
Duration
2,067 mi
Distance
$448
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Oakland to Iowa City bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Oakland and Iowa City. The service departs Oakland at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Iowa City at 11:25:00. All services require a transfer at Sparks Transit Center and take an average of 45h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA44h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland 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.

Map of how to get from Oakland to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,067.2 mi
  • Duration: 45h 12m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Iowa City via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 44h 30m.

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