There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
4h 25mDrive 270.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa Citycar 270.4 mi
5h$50–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h$53–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Iowa City270.4 mi
5hFly to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
5h 26m$159–809
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Iowa City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Iowa City is 260 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Iowa City via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 10h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Iowa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.