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Next departures from St. Louis to Iowa City on 31 August
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Gateway Station
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Bus St. Louis to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$102
Average bus trip duration12h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:00
Distance221 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

St. Louis to Iowa City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Iowa City

  1. How far is Iowa City from St. Louis by coach?

    The distance between St. Louis and Iowa City by coach is approximately 221 miles (357 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Iowa City from St. Louis without a car?

    You can travel to Iowa City from St. Louis by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from St. Louis to Iowa City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 St. Louis to Iowa City.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Iowa City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Iowa City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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