What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to South Dakota?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to South Dakota is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to South Dakota?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to South Dakota is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and South Dakota?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Sioux Falls via Des Moines and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Iowa City to South Dakota?

The distance between Iowa City and South Dakota is 450 miles. The road distance is 379.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to South Dakota without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to South Dakota?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Iowa City to South Dakota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to South Dakota bus from?

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

Where does the Iowa City to South Dakota bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iowa City to South Dakota?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to South Dakota is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Iowa City to South Dakota.

Where can I stay near South Dakota?

There are 79+ hotels available in South Dakota.

Iowa City to South Dakota - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to South Dakota by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
10h 19m
$100–164
Drive 377.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Sioux Fallscar 377.4 mi
6h 23m
$69–100
Bus, fly to Watertown Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane CID - ATY
10h 38m
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane CID - ABR
9h 44m
Bus, fly to Sioux Falls
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane CID - FSD
8h 5m
Bus, fly to Rapid City
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CID - RAP
9h 28m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) flights

28Weekly Planes

9h 49mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.9 mi
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Sioux Falls via Des Moines, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 10h 19m.

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How to get fromIowa City to South Dakotaby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to South Dakota by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

Bus

Drive 377.4 mi

Bus, fly to Watertown Municipal Airport

Bus, fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport

Bus, fly to Sioux Falls

Bus, fly to Rapid City