4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA
Cheapest price
$201
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
17 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $201.
Of the 1 buses that leave Memphis, TN for Iowa City, IA on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 735 km distance in an average of 17 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 17 h 25 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.
11:40 PM17h25Memphis, TN5:05 PMIowa City, IA$2011One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 PM17h25Memphis, TN5:05 PMIowa City, IA$2011One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $182. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $182, and a flight costs an average of $382.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$191 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA:
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA costing on average $414 (€334).
Other travel options to Iowa City, IA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 25m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator MATA Transit | Departure Time 05:19PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 18h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator MATA Transit | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $182 |
Live departures
Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:20 PM Memphis, TN | 18h45 | 12:05 PM Iowa City, IA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA
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Buses from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $182 (€147) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 456 miles (735 km) distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 456 miles (735 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $182 (€147) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 7:50 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: MATA Transit from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IAYou can travel by bus between Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA with MATA Transit for as low as $182 (€147). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Memphis, TN to Iowa City, IA
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