There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 20m$48–78Drive 303.7 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Kansas Citycar 303.7 mi
5h 8m$56–80Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
8h 36mBus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MLI - MCI
8h 55m$101–566
Iowa City to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Iowa City and Kansas City is 308 miles. The road distance is 305.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Iowa City to Kansas City, including transfers.
Iowa City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Kansas City is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Iowa City to Kansas City.
Book your Iowa City to Kansas City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Kansas City Bus Station via Des Moines in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
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
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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