What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Iowa City?

Minneapolis and Iowa City are 246 miles (396 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Minneapolis to Iowa City start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Court Street Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Minneapolis to Iowa City from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Iowa City on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 15m	12:05pm	Iowa City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Minneapolis to Iowa City on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 55m	4:10pm	Iowa City	Cheapest
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 15m	12:05pm	Iowa City	Fastest

Next departures for Minneapolis to Iowa City on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 15m	12:05pm	Iowa City	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	13h 20m	1:35pm	Iowa City	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:18 PM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Iowa City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

13h 20mAverage Duration

246 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Iowa City?

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA

Stops in Iowa City

A
Court Street Bus Station
170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA

Compare bus companies

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Minneapolis to Iowa City by bus

What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Iowa City?
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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

11/21

$109

11/22

$82

Today

$82

11/24

$92

11/25

$147

11/26

$119

11/27

No data

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Iowa City was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $205 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-24.