There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to El Paso by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 from The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane CID - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
8h 24m$496–2,082Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
27h 2m$188–283Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
- Take the train from St. Louis to El Paso Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 2hDrive 1,238.1 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to El Pasocar 1,238.1 mi
22h 42m$226–327Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MLI - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
10h$262–1,145Bus via Denver (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1140
31h 55m$236–458
Iowa City to El Paso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to El Paso is to bus which costs $180 - $290 and takes 27h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to El Paso is to fly and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $490 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at El Paso via Des Moines, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.
The distance between Iowa City and El Paso is 1140 miles. The road distance is 1245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to El Paso without a car is to bus which takes 27h 2m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Iowa City to El Paso, including transfers.
Iowa City to El Paso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to El Paso bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
El Paso is 1h behind Iowa City. It is currently 9:41 PM in Iowa City and 8:41 PM in El Paso.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to El Paso is 1245 miles. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Iowa City to El Paso.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to El Paso via Des Moines, Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 27h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
Flights from Quad City International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
Flights from Quad City International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Quad City International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to El Paso International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to El Paso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- otch.chihuahua.gob.mx
Bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Corona
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- otch.chihuahua.gob.mx
Bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Corona
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- otch.chihuahua.gob.mx
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 Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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