Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | Iowa City | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | New York Port Authority | Iowa City | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | New York (Hudson Yards) | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | GW Bridge | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St) | Iowa City | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:36 PM EST.
Get from New York City to Iowa City
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $218, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
11bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
1470 kmDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions
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
Compare bus companies
US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Iowa City by bus
What is the distance between New York City and Iowa City?
The distance between New York City and Iowa City is approximately 1470 km (911 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Iowa City?
Buses departing from New York Port Authority in New York City will take you to Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-25
$278
11-26
$236
Today
$379
11-28
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11-29
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The cheapest trip from New York City to Iowa City was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $236To 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.
