The average bus between Ohio State University and Iowa City takes 23h 9m and the fastest bus takes 18h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ohio State University is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and take an average of 23h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Ohio State University station and arriving at Iowa City station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
Ohio State University to Iowa City bus services, operated by COTA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio State University to Iowa City bus services, operated by COTA, arrive at Iowa City station.
The distance between Ohio State University and Iowa City is 739.3 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Iowa City via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 12m.