What is the cheapest way to get from Novi to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Novi to Iowa City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novi to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Novi to Iowa City is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Novi and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Novi to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Twelve Oaks Mall Road EB and arriving at Iowa City via Royal Oak Amtrak and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Novi to Iowa City?

The distance between Novi and Iowa City is 536 miles. The road distance is 470.4 miles.

How do I travel from Novi to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Novi to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Novi to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Novi to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novi to Iowa City bus from?

Novi to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Where does the Novi to Iowa City bus arrive?

Novi to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Novi and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h behind Novi. It is currently 10:57 PM in Novi and 9:57 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Novi to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Novi to Iowa City is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Novi to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 42+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Novi to Iowa City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Novi to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 52m
$117–257
Bus to Detroit, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
10h 28m
$59–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 13m
$122–217
Drive 467.6 mi
1. Drive from Novi to Iowa Citycar 467.6 mi
7h 50m
$86–124
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Drive from Novi to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LAN - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 31m
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
16h 49m
$90–165
Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Novi to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FNT - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 38m
Bus to Detroit, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DTW - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 2m

Novi to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

14Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.8 mi
Duration: 12h 52m

What companies run services between Novi, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Twelve Oaks Mall Road EB to Iowa City via Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave, Royal Oak Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 13m.

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