How far is Iowa City from Omaha?

The distance between the two cities is 230 miles (371 km).

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

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

Bus Iowa City to Omaha from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Iowa City to Omaha on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Iowa City	5h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Iowa City to Omaha on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Iowa City	5h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Iowa City to Omaha on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Iowa City	5h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Iowa City to Omaha on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Iowa City	5h 20m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:27 PM CST.

Get from Iowa City to Omaha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

229 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

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.

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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

Where are the popular stops in Iowa City and Omaha?

Stops in Iowa City

A - Court Street Bus Station

Stops in Omaha

A - Omaha Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Iowa City to Omaha, US by bus

How far is Iowa City from Omaha?
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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

11/10

$49

11/11

$48

Today

$54

11/13

$40

11/14

$36

11/15

$37

11/16

$43

11/17

No data

The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Omaha, US was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $54 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Omaha, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-14.