There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Northwood by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Northwood is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Northwood is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Northwood. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Albert Lea via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Iowa City and Northwood is 280 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Northwood without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Iowa City to Northwood, including transfers.
Iowa City to Northwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Northwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Northwood is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Iowa City to Northwood.
There are one+ hotels available in Northwood.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Northwood, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Northwood via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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