There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Eldon by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Eldon is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Eldon is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Eldon. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Iowa City and Eldon is 215 miles. The road distance is 80.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Eldon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Iowa City to Eldon, including transfers.
Iowa City to Eldon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Eldon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Eldon is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Iowa City to Eldon.
There are 11+ hotels available in Eldon.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Eldon, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Eldon via Des Moines and Ottumwa Bus Stop in around 5h 15m.
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 Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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