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There are 4 intercity buses per day from Iowa City to Davenport. Traveling by bus from Iowa City to Davenport usually takes around one hour and 9 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $22.49 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Iowa City to Davenport
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
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
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.
Bus tickets for a trip from Iowa City to Davenport cost $26.90 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Iowa City to Davenport that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Burlington Trailways usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 4 | 1h 10m | $28.62 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 1h 10m | $23.49 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Davenport from $25. There are 4 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Davenport and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Davenport. In Iowa City, Burlington Trailways departs to Davenport from Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St . In Davenport, Burlington Trailways arrives at Davenport (Hillandale) and one other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Davenport takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Davenport in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Davenport.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 Iowa City to Davenport every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Davenport usually start from $22.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 9 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Iowa City to Davenport. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 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.
Because many passengers travel from Iowa City to Davenport at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. 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
731 S Riverside Dr
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Davenport.
Davenport (Hillandale)
Ground Transp Ctr - 304 W River Dr
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