Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Iowa City

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Next departures for Detroit to Iowa City on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Detroit Bus Station
    		Iowa CityCheapestFastest

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    Get from Detroit to Iowa City

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    1bus per day
    13h 40mAverage Duration
    437 milesDistance
    18kgCO₂ emissions

    Bus Detroit, MI to Iowa City: Trip Overview

    Average ticket price$69
    Average bus trip duration13h 40m
    Number of daily buses1
    Earliest bus departure11:25pm
    Distance438 miles (705 km)

    Detroit to Iowa City Bus

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    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    11/02
    $78
    11/03
    $79
    Today
    $65
    11/05
    $57
    11/06
    $55
    11/07
    $65
    11/08
    No data
    11/09
    No data
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Iowa City was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $55

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

    You can expect to pay from $55 to $79 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-06.

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