There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to University of Iowa by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Des Moines to University of Iowa by bus and foot (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to University of Iowa is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Iowa City. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Des Moines and University of Iowa is 111 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $16 - $35.
The bus from Des Moines to Iowa City takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Des Moines to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to University of Iowa is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Des Moines to University of Iowa.
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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