How far is Iowa City from Minneapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 246 miles (396 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis?

Most of the buses traveling from Iowa City to Minneapolis leave from Court Street Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Minneapolis?

Once in Minneapolis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mill City Museum, Northeast Minneapolis Art District, The Stone Arch Bridge, St Paul Curling Club and Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Bus Iowa City to Minneapolis from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Iowa City to Minneapolis on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Iowa City	16h 30m	12:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:50am	Iowa City	18h 40m	6:30am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:37 AM CST.

Get from Iowa City to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

246 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Iowa City and Minneapolis?

Stops in Iowa City

A
Court Street Bus Station
170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Iowa City to Minneapolis by bus

How far is Iowa City from Minneapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis?
What are the best sights and things to do in Minneapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$110

11/23

$107

Today

$158

11/25

$173

11/26

$165

11/27

$110

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $173 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-11-27.