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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Iowa City to Davenport. Traveling by bus from Iowa City to Davenport usually takes around one hour and one minute, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $23.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Iowa City to Davenport
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
August 21, 2024- Regular commuter
Pros: Good bus driver good environment clean bathroom clean bus and clean seats always on time highly recommend. Cons: Nothing you guys are great. Tips: Bring headphones.
5.0
April 13, 2024- Solo travel
Pros: The driver did a nice smooth drive that bus ride. Highly recommend to friends to take the bus. Cons: Nothing. You guys are great and perfect. Tips: Pack light.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Iowa City to Davenport. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 1h 2m | $23.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Iowa City to Davenport from $23. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Iowa City to Davenport and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Davenport. In Iowa City, Jefferson Lines departs to Davenport from Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St . In Davenport, Jefferson Lines arrives at Ground Transp Ctr - 304 W River Dr and one other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Iowa City to Davenport takes 1 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Davenport in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Davenport.
The bus takes an average of one hour and one minute to cover the 50 miles from Iowa City to Davenport. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Davenport. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Iowa City to Davenport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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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.
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.
Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Davenport.
Ground Transp Ctr - 304 W River Dr
Davenport (Hillandale)
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