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How to get to Iowa City by coach
- Routes
- 14
- Trips per day
- 26
- coach lines
- 2
- Stations
- 2
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About Iowa City
The old capital city of Iowa, Iowa City, is a historic area with plenty of quaint old buildings and beautiful landmarks. The most notable attraction is the Old Capitol Building in the middle of the University of Iowa's campus. The building's first floor is a museum dedicated to the state's history so that you can brush up on your Hawkeye State knowledge (we'll get you started: the Iowa state rock is the geode!). For more history and culture, hit up Plum Grove, the home of the first Governor of Iowa, and the University of Iowa Art Museum.
Thanks to its lively cultural scene, Iowa City's food scene is vibrant and diverse. One of the must-try establishments in the city is Short's Burger and Shine, which features a wide variety of burgers made from locally sourced meat. In addition, the Hamburg Inn No. 2 is an award-winning restaurant, with visitors including many past presidents.
Coach service to Iowa City arrives right downtown for easy access to Iowa City's highlights. Although there is a small municipal airport in Iowa City, most commercial flights will depart from nearby Cedar Rapids Airport or even from Des Moines, about 100 miles away.
Station Information
The Burlington Trailways Station in Iowa City is part of the Court St Transportation Center near downtown. Coaches usually board outside the multi-storey car park on Court Street. The station includes a large indoor waiting area with seating, toilets, and even a charging station for your devices. You can walk to three hotels, a sushi restaurant, a Mexican restaurant, a Starbucks, and a bar in the immediate area, so you definitely won't have to travel hungry or thirsty. Greyhound and Burlington Trailways coaches depart from this station and connect Iowa City to Des Moines, Chicago, Omaha, and more cities throughout the Midwest.
Popular coach stations in Iowa City:
- Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St
- 731 S Riverside Dr
What coach companies travel to Iowa City, IA?
Located in Iowa, Iowa City is accessible by coach from 14 other cities. You can choose from 26 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Iowa City on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Coach companies serving Iowa City
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 312 | 1 day, 12 hrs, 59 mins | €162.62 |
| Jefferson Lines | 80 | 12 hrs, 24 mins | €98.18 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity coach company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest coach service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, toilets, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their coach tracker tool.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Iowa City?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Iowa City by coach with Burlington Trailways, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Burlington Trailways had the most comfortable coach service to Iowa City, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Burlington Trailways at 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Iowa City punctually, travellers suggest that Burlington Trailways has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Iowa City, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€3.57 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Iowa City, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Iowa City. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Iowa City was €8.93.
Cheapest price
€3.57
The most popular coach stations in Iowa City are Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St and 731 S Riverside Dr. Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Iowa City is Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW), located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Iowa City.
Iowa City ranks number 3 among the most popular coach destinations in Iowa. Iowa City ranks number 474 among coach destinations in the country. Iowa City ranks number 6 in Iowa by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 18 direct coach schedules arriving in Iowa City each day.
The population of Iowa City is 74,220. It ranks number 5 by population in Iowa. It ranks number 311 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Iowa City, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €3.57. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Iowa City starts at €15.17. A longer trip by coach to Iowa City can be as cheap as €28.98. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €24.10.
Travelling by coach is very popular with those going to visit their friends in Iowa City. With good deals available and the ability to plan last minute, a coach ticket to Iowa City is the best way to get some face time with your friends, and with great coach locations in Iowa City you’ll arrive near the action ready to hit the town.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Iowa City is Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Iowa City. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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