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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 2 buses that leave Iowa City, IA for St. Louis, MO on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 15 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 20 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, and a flight costs an average of $361.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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$142 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price |
16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 PM Iowa City, IA | 15h20 | 5:10 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO
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Buses from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 16h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $109 (€87) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $109 (€87) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 07:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Burlington Trailways from Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MOYou can travel by bus between Iowa City, IA to St. Louis, MO with Burlington Trailways for as low as $109 (€87). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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