Find coaches from Detroit, MI to Iowa City

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Next departures from Detroit to Iowa City on 5 September
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Iowa CityCheapestFastest

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Bus Detroit, MI to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$72
Average bus trip duration13h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure23:25
Distance438 miles

Detroit to Iowa City Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Detroit to Iowa City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Iowa City

  1. What's the distance between Detroit and Iowa City by coach?

    The journey from Detroit to Iowa City by coach covers an approximate distance of 438 miles (706 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Detroit to Iowa City without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Iowa City was searched and found on 5 Sept 2025 with a price of US$50

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

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50, which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Detroit to Iowa City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Iowa City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to Iowa City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Iowa City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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