How much is a bus or train ticket from Iowa City, IA to Sacramento, CA?

All-in bus and train tickets from Iowa City, IA to Sacramento, CA start at $196 one-way on carriers including FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

How long does the trip from Iowa City, IA to Sacramento, CA take?

The fastest bus or train route from Iowa City, IA to Sacramento, CA takes 40h 38m (07:30 to 00:08).

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

Departures in Iowa City primarily board at Iowa City Transit Station and arrive in Sacramento at Sacramento Transit Station.

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Iowa City, IA

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Iowa City, IA → Sacramento, CA

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Sacramento to Iowa City

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Sun, Nov 15 → Tue, Nov 17

Duration: 45h 30m

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4 transfers

Iowa City

Greyhound #US0154S

$24

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13:55

Des Moines

18:45

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 0h 25m

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Des Moines

Jefferson Lines #[JL_803]

$15

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19:10

Kansas City Bus Station

22:10

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Transfer time: 0h 55m

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Kansas City Bus Station

Greyhound #US1200

$57

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23:05

Denver Union Station Bus Concourse

09:30

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 0h 35m

Station info

Denver Union Station Bus Concourse

Greyhound #US0560S

$103

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10:05

Sparks Transit Center

05:50

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 0h 45m

Station info

Sparks Transit Center

Greyhound #US0870

$13

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06:35

Sacramento Bus Station

09:25

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

$212

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$212 total

1. Iowa City, IA → Des Moines, IA

Greyhound Official #US0154S • 13:55–18:45

$24

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2. Des Moines, IA → Kansas City, KS

FlixBus Official #[JL_803] • 19:10–22:10

$15

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3. Kansas City, KS → Denver, CO

Greyhound Official #US1200 • 23:05–09:30

$57

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4. Denver, CO → Reno/Sparks, NV

Greyhound Official #US0560S • 10:05–05:50

$103

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5. Reno/Sparks, NV → Sacramento, CA

Greyhound Official #US0870 • 06:35–09:25

$13

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