There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
5h 8mDrive 170.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Clear Lakecar 170.5 mi
3h 5m$32–45Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson 802
5h 18m$64–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Iowa City and Clear Lake is 235 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Iowa City to Clear Lake, including transfers.
Iowa City to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Clear Lake is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Iowa City to Clear Lake.
There are 21+ hotels available in Clear Lake.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Clear Lake via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 5h 8m.
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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/
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