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Bus Kansas City to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Bus Kansas City to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$107
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:30 AM
Latest bus departure7:50 PM

Kansas City to Iowa City Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Kansas City to Iowa City. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Kansas City to Iowa City.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Kansas City 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 Kansas City - Iowa City

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Iowa City without a car. 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 Kansas City to Iowa City is about 5h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 239 miles (385 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Kansas City and Iowa City is 239 miles (385 km).

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

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Kansas City to Iowa City by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $107, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $107 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $107 and $141, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and Iowa City!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Kansas City to Iowa City.

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 Kansas City to Iowa City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Kansas City to Iowa City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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.

Will you be returning to Kansas City by bus?

Bus from Iowa City to Kansas City

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