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How to get fromSpring Valley to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Spring Valley to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Spring Valley Farmer St. & Section Ave. to 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 30m
    $101–150

  2. Drive 167.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spring Valley to Iowa Citycar car 167.2 mi
    3h 6m
    $31–45

  3. Bus via Albert Lea

    1. Take the bus from Spring Valley Post Office to 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 51m
    $117–176

  4. Bus via Albert Lea #2

    1. Take the bus from Spring Valley Post Office to 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 6m
    $100–156

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Spring Valley, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Spring Valley Farmer St. & Section Ave. to Iowa City via 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SW, Rochester, Owatonna, and Des Moines in around 10h 30m.

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