The average bus between Macon and Iowa City takes 31h 29m and the fastest bus takes 25h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Macon 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.
Buses run twice daily between Macon and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Macon is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 31h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Macon to Iowa City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Macon to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Macon station and arriving at Iowa City station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.
Macon to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Macon Bus Station.
Macon to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Book your Macon to Iowa City bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Macon and Iowa City is 1,203.2 km. The road distance is 1,652 km.
You can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Iowa City via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h.