Bus from Washington, DC, US to Iowa City: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Iowa City on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Union Station
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Iowa CityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Dupont Circle
Iowa CityNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Iowa CityNo tags

Get from Washington to Iowa City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
1269 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Iowa City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Iowa City start from $178. The average price for this route is around $267. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Washington to Iowa City?

    The average bus travel time from Washington to Iowa City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1269 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Iowa City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Iowa City?

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Iowa City at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Iowa City?

    A bus trip from Washington to Iowa City generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Washington 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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Iowa City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington 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.

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