There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Bemidji by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane CID - BJI
7h 58m$124–656Drive 488.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Bemidjicar 488.5 mi
9h 25m$90–129Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
14h 45m$113–198
Iowa City to Bemidji by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Bemidji is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Bemidji is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Bemidji via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Iowa City and Bemidji is 449 miles. The road distance is 491.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Iowa City to Bemidji, including transfers.
Iowa City to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Bemidji is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 45m.
Iowa City to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Bemidji is 491 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Iowa City to Bemidji.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Bemidji via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
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