There are 6 ways to get from El Paso to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ELP - CID
9h 18m$187–742Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
25h 55m$195–279Train, bus
- Take the train from El Paso Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus Btw 1490
46h 40mDrive 1,234.2 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Iowa Citycar 1,234.2 mi
22h 51m$226–326Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ELP - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
11h 23m$197–761Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S
29h 50m$234–454
El Paso to Iowa City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Iowa City is to bus which costs $190 - $280 and takes 25h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Iowa City is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at Iowa City via On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
The distance between El Paso and Iowa City is 1124 miles. The road distance is 1241.4 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from El Paso to Iowa City, including transfers.
El Paso to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Paso Bus Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Iowa City is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 25h 55m.
El Paso to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Iowa City is 1h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 6:11 PM in El Paso and 7:11 PM in Iowa City.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Iowa City via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 25h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Saint Louis to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Iowa City is 1241 miles. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from El Paso to Iowa City.
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