There are 3 ways to get from Iowa to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
3h 35m$44–80Drive 164.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Rock Islandcar 164.6 mi
2h 52m$30–44Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 20m$56–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Rock Island is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Rock Island is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Iowa and Rock Island is 169 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Iowa to Rock Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Rock Island is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Iowa to Rock Island.
There are 99+ hotels available in Rock Island.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Davenport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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