There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Eagan by bus, 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.
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
5h 6mDrive 264.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Eagancar 264.8 mi
4h 56m$49–70Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
8h 46m$63–99Bus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
6h 2m$160–845
Iowa City to Eagan by bus, foot, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Eagan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Eagan is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Eagan. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Rahn Rd at Cedar Grove Pkwy SW Corner via Des Moines and Mall of America Transit Station Gate F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Iowa City and Eagan is 267 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Eagan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Iowa City to Eagan, including transfers.
Iowa City to Eagan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Eagan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Eagan is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Iowa City to Eagan.
There are 465+ hotels available in Eagan.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Eagan, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Rahn Rd at Cedar Grove Pkwy SW Corner via Des Moines, Minneapolis Bus Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, Mall of America Station, and Mall of America Transit Station Gate F in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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