What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

The distance between Iowa City and Minneapolis is 358 miles. The road distance is 277.8 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Minneapolis bus from?

Iowa City to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Iowa City to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Minneapolis is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Iowa City to Minneapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

Book your Iowa City to Minneapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 582+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Iowa City to Minneapolis - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
7h 30m
$53–87
Drive 276.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Minneapoliscar 276.2 mi
5h 9m
$51–73
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
4h 58m
Bus to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
5h 56m
$147–740

Iowa City to Minneapolis by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.2 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis Bus Station via Des Moines in around 7h 30m.

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