There are 5 ways to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S
6h 13m$36–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Omaha-OMA to Iowa City247 mi
4h 17mDrive 247 mi
- Drive from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa Citycar 247 mi
4h 17m$46–66Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane OMA - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 22mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane OMA - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 40m$88–458
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Eppley Airport Terminal and arriving at Iowa City via Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Omaha Airport (OMA) and Iowa City is 252 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City, including transfers.
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Omaha Airport (OMA) to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Omaha Airport (OMA), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa City once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Omaha to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Omaha to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Omaha to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Omaha to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Omaha to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Omaha-OMA to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Omaha Airport (OMA) and Iowa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


