Bus Tickets from Iowa City to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Iowa City to Detroit on October 13
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Iowa City
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Iowa City
Detroit Bus StationFastest

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Bus Iowa City to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$60
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance705 km
Latest bus departure11:50am

Iowa City to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Detroit, MI

  1. What is the travel distance from Iowa City to Detroit?

    It's about 706 km (438 miles) from Iowa City to Detroit.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Iowa City to Detroit?

    Buses departing from Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of US$119

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Iowa City to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$119 to US$119 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$119 which is on 2025-10-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Iowa City and Detroit!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Iowa City to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Iowa City to Detroit.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Iowa City to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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