There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Bemidji by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
13h 55m$108–172Drive 488.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Bemidjicar 488.5 mi
9h 25m$90–129Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane CID - BJI
8h 57mBus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane DSM - BJI
10h 55m$161–712
Iowa City to Bemidji by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 9h 25m and costs $85 - $130.
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 13h 55m.
The distance between Iowa City and Bemidji is 586 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 13h 55m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Iowa City to Bemidji, including transfers.
Iowa City to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
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.
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Bemidji via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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