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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus San Diego to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$249
Average bus trip duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:00pm
Distance1523 miles (2455 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Iowa City Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Iowa City was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $344

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

You can expect to pay from $344 to $344 for a bus ticket from San Diego to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $344 which is on 2025-05-26.

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

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