There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Fayetteville by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fayettevillebus
11h 15m$106–176Drive 483.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Fayettevillecar 483.8 mi
9h 27m$89–128Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane CID - XNA
7h 33mBus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MLI - XNA
8h 27m$170–643Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
9h 16m$175–623Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane CID - FSM
- Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Fayettevillebus
9h 49mDrive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane BRL - XNA
6h 35m$174–696
Iowa City to Fayetteville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Fayetteville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Fayetteville is to drive and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Fayetteville. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Fayetteville via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Iowa City and Fayetteville is 550 miles. The road distance is 486.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Fayetteville without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Iowa City to Fayetteville, including transfers.
Iowa City to Fayetteville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Fayetteville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Fayetteville is 487 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Iowa City to Fayetteville.
Book your Iowa City to Fayetteville bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Fayetteville, AR, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Fayetteville via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
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
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
- 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
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
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