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Today25 Jul
from US$171
Tomorrow26 Jul
Sun27 Jul
from US$169
Mon28 Jul
from US$142
Tue29 Jul
from US$112
Wed30 Jul
from US$135
Thu31 Jul
Fri1 Aug

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 27 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 28 July at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 28 July at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Chinatown
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Iowa City
    Destination location: Iowa City
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus New York City to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$178
Average bus trip duration1d 19h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure05:50
Distance911 miles
Latest bus departure17:45

New York City to Iowa City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Iowa City

  1. How far is Iowa City from New York City by coach?

    The journey from New York City to Iowa City by coach covers an approximate distance of 911 miles (1470 km).

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

    To travel from New York City to Iowa City without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/07
US$115
24/07
US$129
Today
US$150
26/07
US$141
27/07
US$161
28/07
US$135
29/07
US$105
30/07
US$132
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Iowa City was searched and found on 29 Jul 2025 with a price of US$105

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 US$105 to US$165 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 US$105, which is on 2025-07-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New York City 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.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to Iowa City, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to Iowa City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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