There are 3 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 52m$47–78Drive 313.2 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to Iowa Citycar 313.2 mi
5h 25m$58–83Fly, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 2m
Lee's Summit to Iowa City by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Iowa City is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at Iowa City via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Iowa City is 324 miles. The road distance is 315 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Lee's Summit to Iowa City, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Lee's Summit to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Iowa City is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Lee's Summit to Iowa City.
There are 50+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to Iowa City via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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