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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 | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Iowa City | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Iowa City | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:55 AM CST.
Get from Iowa City to Los Angeles
The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $224, 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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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $224. The average price for this route is around $239. 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 trip duration from Iowa City to Los Angeles is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1537 miles (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 train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 8, 2025 with a price of $220To 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 $220 to $232 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 $220 which is on 2025-12-08.
