4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 buses that leave Minneapolis, MN for Iowa City, IA on Thu, Feb 26, 1 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 395 km distance in an average of 16 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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 Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, and a flight costs an average of $247.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$136 Average price Cheapest | $440 Average price |
16h 29m Average total duration 15h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA buses for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:50 AM Minneapolis, MN | 15h15 | 6:05 PM Iowa City, IA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
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Buses from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $103 (€82) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 15h 15m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€82) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 20:50 |
FAQs: Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
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