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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
9h 20m$63–105Drive 258.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Lakevillecar 258.6 mi
4h 52m$45–64Bus 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
6h 29mBus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
7h 26m$138–650
Iowa City to Lakeville by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lakeville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lakeville is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lakeville. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Lakeville Cedar P&R via Des Moines and Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Iowa City and Lakeville is 387 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 9h 20m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 20m 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 100+ 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 Cedar P&R via Des Moines, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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