Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Iowa City

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Iowa City on October 6
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Greyhound + FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
Iowa CityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Cherry Hill Mall
Iowa CityNo tags

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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$185
Average bus trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance863 miles (1391 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Iowa City Bus

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