There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Willmar by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
13h 1m$91–154Drive 357.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Willmarcar 357.3 mi
7h 5m$66–95Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmarbus
8h 42mBus to Des Moines, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmarbus
9h 39m$179–761
Iowa City to Willmar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Willmar is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Willmar is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Willmar. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Willmar via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Iowa City and Willmar is 502 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Willmar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Iowa City to Willmar, including transfers.
Iowa City to Willmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Willmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Willmar is 359 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Iowa City to Willmar.
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Willmar, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Willmar via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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