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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Onawa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Onawa is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Iowa City to Onawa?

The distance between Iowa City and Onawa is 309 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Iowa City to Onawa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Onawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Onawa is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Iowa City to Onawa.

Where can I stay near Onawa?

There are seven+ hotels available in Onawa.

Iowa City to Onawa - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Onawa by bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Drive from Omaha, NE to Onawacar
6h 3m
$51–91
Drive 258.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Onawacar 258.2 mi
4h 50m
$48–69
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Omaha, drive
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA)plane CID - OMA
3. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Onawacar
8h
Bus, drive via Carter Lake (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Drive from 31st & Ferry SE to Onawacar
6h 58m
$51–92
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane MLI - SUX
3. Take the taxi from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Onawataxi
8h 33m
$156–474
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, taxi
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane CID - SUX
3. Take the taxi from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Onawataxi
9h 13m
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Omaha, drive
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane MLI - OMA
3. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Onawacar
8h 38m
$101–475

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Omaha (OMA) flights

96Weekly Planes

5h 24mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Onawa.

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Onawa. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE then drive to Onawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Onawa in around 4h 50m.

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