There are 4 ways to get from Faribault to Iowa City by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Faribault to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
8h 16m$169–313Drive 235.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Faribault to Iowa Citycar 235.3 mi
4h 32m$43–62Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Faribault to Minneapolisbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Faribault to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
11h 30m$80–125
Faribault to Iowa City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Faribault to Iowa City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Faribault to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Faribault to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Faribault and arriving at Iowa City via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Faribault and Iowa City is 338 miles. The road distance is 236.7 miles.
The best way to get from Faribault to Iowa City without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 8h 16m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Faribault to Iowa City, including transfers.
Faribault to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Faribault station.
Faribault to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Faribault to Iowa City is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Faribault to Iowa City.
There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Faribault, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Faribault to Iowa City via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Faribault to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Faribault to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Faribault to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
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