How much is a bus or train ticket from Boston, MA to Iowa City, IA?

All-in bus and train tickets from Boston, MA to Iowa City, IA start at $136 one-way on carriers including Amtrak, Greyhound.

How long does the trip from Boston, MA to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus or train route from Boston, MA to Iowa City, IA takes 22h 6m (07:30 to 05:36).

Where do buses and trains depart in Boston and arrive in Iowa City?

Departures in Boston primarily board at Boston South Station (BOS) and arrive in Iowa City at Iowa City Transit Station.

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Boston, MA

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Boston, MA → Iowa City, IA

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Iowa City to Boston

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Sun, Nov 15 → Mon, Nov 16

Duration: 32h 5m

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3 transfers

Boston (South Station)

Greyhound #US0171

$97

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12:30

Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)

02:20

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 1h 15m

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Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)

Greyhound #US0164

$52

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03:35

Chicago Bus Station

10:00

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 1h 45m

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Chicago Bus Station

Jefferson Lines #[JL_962]

$37

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11:45

Waterloo (Central Transfer Building)

17:00

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 0h 25m

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Waterloo (Central Transfer Building)

Jefferson Lines #[JL_1204]

$16

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17:25

Iowa City

19:35

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

$202

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$202 total

1. Boston, MA → Cleveland, OH

Greyhound Official #US0171 • 12:30–02:20

$97

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2. Cleveland, OH → Chicago, IL

Greyhound Official #US0164 • 03:35–10:00

$52

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3. Chicago, IL → Waterloo, IA

FlixBus Official #[JL_962] • 11:45–17:00

$37

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4. Waterloo, IA → Iowa City, IA

FlixBus Official #[JL_1204] • 17:25–19:35

$16

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