What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg is to bus which costs $220 - $420 and takes 34h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg is to bus and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $110 - $490.

How far is it from Iowa City to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Iowa City and St. Petersburg is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1282.3 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to St. Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 34h 18m and costs $220 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to St. Petersburg bus from?

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

Where does the Iowa City to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Iowa City to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 10:58 AM in Iowa City and 11:58 AM in St. Petersburg.

Can I drive from Iowa City to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to St. Petersburg is 1282 miles. It takes approximately 22h 3m to drive from Iowa City to St. Petersburg.

Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

There are 2350+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.

Iowa City to St. Petersburg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and St. Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Grand Central Station - G via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to St. Petersburg by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Tampa
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tampa (TPA)plane CID - TPA
10h 43m
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane MLI - PIE
7h 49m
$111–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
34h 18m
$225–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
47h 9m
$649–1,345
Drive 1,274.8 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to St. Petersburgcar 1,274.8 mi
22h 3m
$233–337
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane CID - PIE
7h 46m
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
12h 13m
$175–479

Iowa City to St. Petersburg by bus

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34h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,154.3 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Grand Central Station - G via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 in around 34h 18m.

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