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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Iowa City | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Iowa City | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Iowa City | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Iowa City | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags |
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Get from Iowa City to Los Angeles
The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $316, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Iowa City and Los Angeles?
Stops in Iowa City
- A
Court Street Bus Station
170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
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Based on 87430 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $320
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Iowa City to Los Angeles, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Iowa City to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Iowa City to Los Angeles start from $316. The average price for this route is around $337. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Iowa City to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Iowa City to Los Angeles is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2479 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Iowa City to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Iowa City to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Iowa City to Los Angeles at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 4:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Iowa City to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Iowa City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 62 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $366To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Iowa City to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $366 to $434 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $434 which is on 2025-12-14.
