There are 3 ways to get from Forest City to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
12h 14m$170–259Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest City to Iowa Citycar 190.1 mi
3h 39m$35–51Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Forest City to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
5h 51m$255–366
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest City to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Forest City to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest City to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Iowa City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Forest City and Iowa City is 515 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forest City to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Forest City to Iowa City, including transfers.
Forest City to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.
Forest City to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest City to Iowa City is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Forest City to Iowa City.
There are 48+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Forest City, IA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Forest City to Iowa City via Clear Lake Jct., Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 12h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Forest City to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $210–310
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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