How far is Iowa City from Kansas City?

The distance between the two cities is 239 miles (385 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Iowa City to Kansas City?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Money Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Children's Mercy Park, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Bus Iowa City to Kansas City from $182 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Iowa City to Kansas City on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	22h 10m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	22h 10m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	22h 10m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	21h 40m	5:30am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	21h 40m	5:30am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Get from Iowa City to Kansas City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

22h 10mAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Iowa City and Kansas City?

Stops in Iowa City

A - Court Street Bus Station

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Iowa City to Kansas City, MO by bus

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