4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
16 h
Average duration
16 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
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 $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 2 buses that leave Minneapolis, MN for Iowa City, IA on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 395 km distance in an average of 16 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h .
On Wed, May 27 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.
6:15 AM16h00Minneapolis, MN10:15 PMIowa City, IA$921One-way0 transfers- 2:50 AM16h55Minneapolis, MN7:45 PMIowa City, IA$1131One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM16h00Minneapolis, MN10:15 PMIowa City, IA$921One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 AM16h55Minneapolis, MN7:45 PMIowa City, IA$1131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, and a flight costs an average of $422.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $443 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 40m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA:
A bus is $315 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA costing on average $443 (€358).
Other travel options to Iowa City, IA take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
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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.
Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Jefferson Lines | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Live departures
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, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | 8:25 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 15h40 | 12:05 PM Iowa City, E Court St (Greyhound Bus Station), IA | 1 transfer | |
| · | 8:25 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 17h20 | 1:45 PM Iowa City, S Riverside Dr (Kum & Go), IA | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
| 2:50 AM Minneapolis, MN | 16h55 | 7:45 PM Iowa City, IA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 AM Minneapolis, MN | 16h00 | 10:15 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 2 times per day, taking around 16h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $92 (€74) 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 16h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€74) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IAYou can travel by bus between Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA with Jefferson Lines for as low as $92 (€74). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Iowa City, IA
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