There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Lakeville 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
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burnsvillebus Jefferson 802 / ...
7h 30m$108–158Drive 258.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Lakevillecar 258.6 mi
4h 52m$48–69Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Cedar Rapidsbus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from MOA Transit Station Gate B to Apple Valley Transit Station Gate Ebus
4h 55mBus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
9h 54m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lakeville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lakeville is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lakeville. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Burnsville via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Iowa City and Lakeville is 359 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Lakeville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Iowa City to Lakeville, including transfers.
Iowa City to Lakeville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Lakeville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Lakeville is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Iowa City to Lakeville.
There are 98+ hotels available in Lakeville.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lakeville, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Lakeville via Des Moines and Burnsville in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
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/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Burnsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from MOA Transit Station Gate B to Apple Valley Transit Station Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1 952-882-7500
- Website
- mvta.com
Bus from MOA Transit Station Gate B to Apple Valley Transit Station Gate E
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- mvta.com
- Persons with disabilities all times
- $1
- Seniors 65+, Youth 6-12 - Non Rush Hour
- $1
- Non Rush Hour
- $2–3
- Adults 13+ Rush Hour
- $2–3
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