There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S
5h 55m$37–55Drive 81.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Iowa Citycar 81.8 mi
1h 26m$14–21Drive, bus
- Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Coralville Intermodal Facilitybus 380 Express
1h 34m
Waterloo to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Iowa City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Iowa City is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Iowa City via Moline Center Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Waterloo and Iowa City is 205 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Waterloo to Iowa City, including transfers.
Waterloo to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Iowa City is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Waterloo to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Iowa City via Moline Center Station in around 5h 55m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Coralville Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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