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Bus Detroit to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Bus Detroit to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86
Average bus trip duration13h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:00 AM
Latest bus departure11:00 PM

Detroit to Iowa City Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Detroit to Iowa City is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Detroit to Iowa City will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Detroit to Iowa City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit - Iowa City

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Iowa City without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Detroit to Iowa City is about 13h 15m, but you can get there in as little as 12h 45m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 438 miles (706 km) that separate the two cities.

Detroit and Iowa City are 438 miles (706 km) apart.

Buses traveling from Detroit to Iowa City leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Court Street Bus Station.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Detroit to Iowa City by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $81.

The bus ticket costs $86 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $81 and $101, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Detroit to Iowa City. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to Iowa City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to Iowa City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Iowa City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Detroit by bus?

Bus from Iowa City to Detroit

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