There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 2m$44–90Drive 300.3 mi
- Drive from Independence to Iowa Citycar 300.3 mi
5h 11m$55–80Fly, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 42m
Independence to Iowa City by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Iowa City is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from On Lexington At Elm Westbound and arriving at Iowa City via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Independence and Iowa City is 317 miles. The road distance is 302 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Independence to Iowa City, including transfers.
Independence to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Iowa City is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Independence to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to Iowa City via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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