There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S
6h 40m$57–105Drive 298.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Iowa Citycar 298.1 mi
5h 3m$55–79Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LNK - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
9h 17mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LNK - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
9h 53m$109–620
Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Iowa City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Bus Depot and arriving at Iowa City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Lincoln and Iowa City is 303 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Lincoln to Iowa City, including transfers.
Lincoln to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lincoln Bus Depot station.
Lincoln to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Iowa City is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Lincoln to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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