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Bus Iowa City to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$306
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance2455 km

Iowa City to San Diego Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Iowa City to San Diego from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Iowa City to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - San Diego (CA), US

  1. How long does it take to get to San Diego from Iowa City by bus?

    The trip from Iowa City to San Diego will take on average 2d 15h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Diego in 2d 11h

  2. What is the distance between Iowa City and San Diego?

    It's about 2470 km (1531 miles) from Iowa City to San Diego.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Iowa City to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Court Street Bus Station, in Iowa City, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Iowa City to San Diego?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Iowa City to San Diego. Starting at US$265, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Iowa City to San Diego?

    Taking the bus from Iowa City to San Diego costs on average US$306.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Iowa City to San Diego?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Iowa City until 7:50am and reaching San Diego on the following day.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Iowa City to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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