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

The cheapest way to get from Sioux City to Iowa City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sioux City to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Sioux City and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Sioux City to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Sioux City and arriving at Iowa City via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Sioux City to Iowa City?

The distance between Sioux City and Iowa City is 351 miles. The road distance is 292.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sioux City to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Sioux City to Iowa City, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Sioux City to Iowa City?

The best way to get from Sioux City to Iowa City is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Sioux City to Iowa City bus arrive?

Sioux City to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.

Can I drive from Sioux City to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Sioux City to Iowa City is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Sioux City to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus Jefferson 706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa Citybus Btw 1202
6h 50m
$73–125
Drive 291 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sioux City to Iowa Citycar 291 mi
5h 7m
$54–77
Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SUX - CID
6h 58m
$91–395
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
7h 55m
$71–125
Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SUX - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 19m
$96–404
Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the bus from Sioux City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FSD - CID
9h 2m
$100–381

Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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7h 14mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Sioux City to Iowa City via Omaha in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 5 times a day.

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

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

Bus

Drive 291 mi

Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport

Bus via Des Moines

Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Quad City International Airport, bus

Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport