4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa
Cheapest price
$273
Average price
$304
Fastest journey
1 d 12 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 16 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1945 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa will cost around $304 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $273.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Iowa on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 1945 km distance in an average of 1 d 16 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 12 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 1 d 20 h 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.
12:30 AM36h55Philadelphia, PA1:25 PMIowa$2731One-way0 transfers- 5:25 PM44h00Philadelphia, PA1:25 PMIowa$3351One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM36h55Philadelphia, PA1:25 PMIowa$2731One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 PM44h00Philadelphia, PA1:25 PMIowa$3351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Iowa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $273. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $273, and a train costs an average of $1371.
Distance: 1208 miles (1945 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$304 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $1371 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40h 58m Average total duration 40h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration Fastest 8h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 47h 47m Average total duration 47h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa:
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa costing on average $494 (€398).
A bus is $1066 (€860) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa costing on average $1371 (€1105).
Other travel options to Iowa take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 28m.
Train takes on average 47h 17m.
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Philadelphia, PA to Iowa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 36h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $273 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 44h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $335 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Iowa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Iowa buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 36h55 | 1:25 PM Iowa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $273 (€220) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 1208 miles (1945 km) distance in 36h 55m.
Distance 1208 miles (1945 km) |
Average bus duration 40h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $273 (€220) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 36h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa
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