How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Iowa City?

The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Iowa City start from £117. The average price for this route is around £194. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New York City to Iowa City?

The average bus journey time from New York City to Iowa City is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 912 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Iowa City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Iowa City?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Iowa City at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Iowa City?

A bus journey from New York City to Iowa City produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Iowa City?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus New York City to Iowa City from £394 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Iowa City on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 17h	12:05	Iowa City	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	16:10	Iowa City	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 2h	16:10	Iowa City	No tags
	Bus	13:35	GW Bridge	1d 3h	16:10	Iowa City	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 6h	16:10	Iowa City	No tags

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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 £117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 6hAverage duration

912 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Iowa City?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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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
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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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

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £133

Greyhound New York City Iowa City recent customer reviews

The timeline was not respected. At the time I m writing I didn't reach Iowa city. I will be there tomorrow. more than 24 h delay.

Serge K.

2 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Iowa City

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Iowa City?
The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Iowa City start from £117. The average price for this route is around £194. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New York City to Iowa City?
The average bus journey time from New York City to Iowa City is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 912 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Iowa City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Iowa City?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Iowa City at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Iowa City?
A bus journey from New York City to Iowa City produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Iowa City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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£204

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£394

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Iowa City was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £204

To 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.

You can expect to pay from £204 to £404 for a bus ticket from New York City to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £394, which is on 2025-11-30.