What is the cheapest way to get from Olathe to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Iowa City is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olathe to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Olathe to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $55 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Olathe and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Olathe to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Olathe to Iowa City?

The distance between Olathe and Iowa City is 330 miles. The road distance is 326.9 miles.

How do I travel from Olathe to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Olathe to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Olathe to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Olathe to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olathe to Iowa City bus from?

Olathe to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

Where does the Olathe to Iowa City bus arrive?

Olathe to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Olathe to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Iowa City is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Olathe to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 48+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Olathe to Iowa City - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 32m
$113–172
Drive 325 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Olathe to Iowa Citycar 325 mi
5h 33m
$60–86
Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 40m
Bus via 75Th And Prospect Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Btw 1208 / ...
8h 1m
$139–194
Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MCI - MLI
3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 27m
$229–659
Taxi, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus
9h 19m
$268–833

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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5h 32mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Iowa City via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 6h 32m.

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

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

Bus

Drive 325 mi

Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

Bus via 75Th And Prospect Transit Center

Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

Taxi, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus