Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | NYC Chinatown Lucky Star | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | GW Bridge | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Chinatown | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
| Bus | New York Port Authority | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
| Bus | New York Port Authority | Iowa City | No tags |
Get from New York City to Iowa City
The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $216, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in New York City and Iowa City?
Stops in New York City
- A40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- B4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Stops in Iowa City
- A
Court Street Bus Station
170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Iowa City by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Iowa City?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Iowa City start from $216. The average price for this route is around $358. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Iowa City?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Iowa City is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1470 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Iowa City route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Iowa City?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Iowa City at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Iowa City?
A bus trip from New York City to Iowa City generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Iowa City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Iowa City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Iowa City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Iowa City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Iowa City was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $234To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Iowa City, as early as possible.
