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TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
from US$42
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from US$44
SatAug 9
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from US$42
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TueAug 12
from US$40
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$42
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance171 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Des Moines to Iowa City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Iowa City

  1. What is the travel distance from Des Moines to Iowa City?

    Des Moines and Iowa City are 174 km (108 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Des Moines to Iowa City?

    Buses departing from Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines will take you to Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-04
US$34
08-05
US$34
Today
US$32
08-07
US$34
08-08
US$36
08-09
US$36
08-10
US$34
08-11
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Iowa City was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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