There are 2 ways to get from Missouri to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Missouri to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Iowa City is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Missouri and Iowa City is 306 miles. The road distance is 304.8 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Missouri to Iowa City, including transfers.
Missouri to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Iowa City is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Missouri to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 6h 15m.
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
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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