There are 2 ways to get from Waukee to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Iowa City is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Waukee to Iowa City is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukee to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Iowa City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Waukee and Iowa City is 127 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waukee to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Waukee to Iowa City, including transfers.
Waukee to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Waukee to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Iowa City is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Waukee to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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