There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Carlisle is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Iowa City and Carlisle is 126 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Iowa City to Carlisle, including transfers.
Iowa City to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Carlisle is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Iowa City to Carlisle.
There are 164+ hotels available in Carlisle.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Carlisle, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Des Moines 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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