Rome2Rio

How to get fromIowa City to Saint Cloudby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Saint Cloud

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Saint Cloud by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloudbus bus
    10h 5m
    $77–118

  2. Drive  339.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Saint Cloudcar car 339.9 mi
    6h 24m
    $59–84

  3. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    7h 1m

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    8h 7m
    $134–643

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane CID - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    9h 28m

Iowa City to Saint Cloud by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Saint Cloud.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to St. Cloud via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 10h 5m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There