There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 40m$66–100Drive 269.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Iowa Citycar 269.9 mi
5h$47–67Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- 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
5h 55mFly 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
7h 4m$135–638
Saint Paul to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Iowa City is 364 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Saint Paul to Iowa City, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Iowa City is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Saint Paul to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
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