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Today31 Aug
Tomorrow1 Sept
from US$36
Tue2 Sept
from US$35
Wed3 Sept
from US$34
Thu4 Sept
from US$34
Fri5 Sept
from US$35
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept
from US$36

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$39
Average bus trip duration2h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure05:30
Distance107 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Des Moines to Iowa City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Iowa City

  1. How far is Iowa City from Des Moines by coach?

    The journey from Des Moines to Iowa City by coach covers an approximate distance of 108 miles (174 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Iowa City from Des Moines without a car?

    You can reach Iowa City from Des Moines by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/08
US$29
30/08
US$33
Today
US$26
01/09
US$33
02/09
US$28
03/09
US$26
04/09
US$26
05/09
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Iowa City was searched and found on 31 Aug 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Burlington Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Des Moines to Iowa City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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