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

All-in bus and train tickets from Iowa City, IA to San Diego, CA start at $187 one-way on carriers including Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

The fastest bus or train route from Iowa City, IA to San Diego, CA takes 35h 1m (07:30 to 18:31).

Where do buses and trains depart in Iowa City and arrive in San Diego?

Departures in Iowa City primarily board at Iowa City Transit Station and arrive in San Diego at San Diego Santa Fe Depot (SAN).

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Iowa City, IA

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Iowa City, IA → San Diego, CA

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San Diego to Iowa City

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Sun, Nov 15 → Tue, Nov 17

Duration: 53h 50m

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4 transfers

Iowa City

Jefferson Lines #[JL_1401]

$19

Book Leg

13:55

Des Moines

17:10

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Transfer time: 2h

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Des Moines

Jefferson Lines #[JL_803]

$17

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19:10

Kansas City Bus Station

22:10

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Transfer time: 0h 35m

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Kansas City Bus Station

Greyhound #US1142

$44

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22:45

Oklahoma City Bus Station

06:25

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 5h 15m

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Oklahoma City Bus Station

Greyhound #US1210

$118

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11:40

Phoenix Bus Station

07:10

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 3h 45m

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Phoenix Bus Station

Greyhound #US0851S

$46

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10:55

San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

17:45

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$244

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$244 total

1. Iowa City, IA → Des Moines, IA

FlixBus Official #[JL_1401] • 13:55–17:10

$19

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2. Des Moines, IA → Kansas City, KS

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

$17

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3. Kansas City, KS → Oklahoma City, OK

Greyhound Official #US1142 • 22:45–06:25

$44

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4. Oklahoma City, OK → Phoenix, AZ

Greyhound Official #US1210 • 11:40–07:10

$118

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5. Phoenix, AZ → San Diego, CA

Greyhound Official #US0851S • 10:55–17:45

$46

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