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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Minot is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Minot is to bus and fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Minot?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Minot. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Minot via Des Moines, Minneapolis and Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Minot?

The distance between Iowa City and Minot is 686 miles. The road distance is 775.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Minot without a car is to bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $180 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Iowa City to Minot, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Iowa City to Minot bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iowa City to Minot?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Minot is 775 miles. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Iowa City to Minot.

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

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Where can I stay near Minot?

There are 27+ hotels available in Minot.

Iowa City to Minot - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Minot by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Minot International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane CID - MOT
8h 22m
Drive 770.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Minotcar 770.9 mi
13h 32m
$141–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
4. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
21h 6m
$186–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 55m
$292–660
Bus to Des Moines, fly to Minot International Airport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane DSM - MOT
10h 5m
$166–734
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane CID - XWA
3. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar
10h 33m
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CID - BIS
3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
12h 21m

Iowa City to Minot by bus

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21h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 682.3 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Minot via Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Bismarck in around 21h 6m.

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