Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Tallahassee to Iowa City. Traveling by coach from Tallahassee to Iowa City usually takes around 42 hours, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 874 mi (1407 km) |
Shortest duration | 42h 0m |
Cheapest price | £174.77 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Tallahassee to Iowa City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tallahassee to Iowa City. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 1 | 1d 18h 0m | £174.77 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Tallahassee to Iowa City every day, with the average journey taking around 42 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Iowa City usually start from £175.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 42 hours to cover the 874 miles from Tallahassee to Iowa City. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one coach per day from Tallahassee to Iowa City. It leaves the station in Tallahassee at 18:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Tallahassee
State capital since 1824, Tallahassee abounds in southern charm despite its northern location within Florida. Much of this sense of open friendliness has been created by careful town planning that sees wide boulevards and public spaces dotted with shade- and color-providing trees.
A student population of more than 70,000 makes Tallahassee one of northern Florida's most inclusive and exciting cities to visit.
A plethora of nationally-important collections includes the Museum of Florida History and the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. At the same time, Railroad Square Art District is an area brimming with small independent stores and working artists' studios.
Head just a short distance south and you're soon in the wilds of the 1,000-square-mile Apalachicola National Forest and the pristine coastline of Apalachee Bay.
As the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Panhandle regions, Tallahassee boasts many public transportation options. Popular bus routes include from and to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
Iowa City
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Pixabay
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.
Bus 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
Where does the coach leave from in Tallahassee?
Main departure station: 112 W Tennessee St
The Greyhound coach station on West Tennessee Street is a modest stop in central Tallahassee. There's plenty of parking if you drive your car to the station and indoor seating to stay comfortable while you wait. There are lots of restaurants in the area as well as hotels, shops, and even a few parks within walking distance. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can stroll through the Florida State University campus, which is about a mile from the coach station.
All coach stations in Tallahassee:
112 W Tennessee St
Where does the coach arrive in Iowa City?
Main arrival station: Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St
The Burlington Trailways Station in Iowa City is part of the Court St Transportation Center near downtown. Buses usually board outside the multi-story parking garage on Court Street. The station includes a large indoor waiting area with seating, restrooms, 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 buses depart from this station and connect Iowa City to Des Moines, Chicago, Omaha, and more cities throughout the Midwest.
Coach stations in Iowa City:
Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Iowa City to Tallahassee?
Search Coach TicketsWanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Coach Tickets
- United States
- Iowa
- Iowa City
- Tallahassee to Iowa City