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How to get fromMinnesota to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 15m
    $54–107

  2. Drive 276.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Iowa Citycar car 276.7 mi
    5h 10m
    $51–73

  3. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 44m

  4. Fly Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RST - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 30m

  5. Fly Duluth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DLH - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 41m

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 45m
    $156–849

Minnesota to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 366.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 9h 15m.

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