There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Independence by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Iowa City to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Independence is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Independence is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Independence. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Des Moines and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Iowa City and Independence is 321 miles. The road distance is 302.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Iowa City to Independence, including transfers.
Iowa City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Independence is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Iowa City to Independence.
There are 244+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 8h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- 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
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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