There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Elgin by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Elgin is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Iowa City and Elgin is 275 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Iowa City to Elgin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Elgin is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Iowa City to Elgin.
There are six+ hotels available in Elgin.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Elgin, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Waterloo, then drive to Elgin. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Elgin in around 2h 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 Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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