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

The cheapest way to get from Novi to Iowa City is to bus via Detroit which costs $85 - $150 and takes 16h 49m.

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 12 Oaks Mall Road EB and arriving at Iowa City via 12 Mile & Telegraph, Southfield Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Novi to Iowa City?

The distance between Novi and Iowa City is 534 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 42m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 12h 42m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Southfield Bus Stop station.

Where does the Novi to Iowa City bus arrive?

Novi to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Novi and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h behind Novi. It is currently 5:36 PM in Novi and 4:36 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 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.

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

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

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 US0123 / ...
12h 42m
$102–222
Bus to Detroit, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport North 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 26m
$59–325
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
14h 12m
$84–159
Drive 467.6 mi
1. Drive from Novi to Iowa Citycar 467.6 mi
7h 50m
$86–124
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 45m
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 US0123 / ...
16h 49m
$85–150
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
7h 46m
Bus to Detroit, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from 7 Mile & Grandview to Metro Airport North 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 28m

Novi to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

14Weekly Services

12h 42mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.8 mi
Duration: 12h 42m

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

You can take a bus from 12 Oaks Mall Road EB to Iowa City via 12 Mile & Telegraph, 11 Mile & Lahser, Southfield Bus Stop, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 12m.

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