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Trip Overview

The average bus between Boston and Iowa City takes 42h 8m and the fastest bus takes 35h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Boston to Iowa City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 8m
Duration
1,310 mi
Distance
$219
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
27h 55m
$169–339

Boston to Iowa City bus times

Buses run twice daily between Boston and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 42h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,309.7 mi
  • Duration: 42h 8m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Iowa City via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 55m.

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