How much is a bus or train ticket from Iowa City, IA to Washington, DC?

All-in bus and train tickets from Iowa City, IA to Washington, DC start at $109 one-way on carriers including Amtrak, Greyhound.

How long does the trip from Iowa City, IA to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus or train route from Iowa City, IA to Washington, DC takes 17h 19m (07:30 to 00:49).

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

Departures in Iowa City primarily board at Iowa City Transit Station and arrive in Washington at Washington Union Station (WAS).

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Iowa City, IA → Washington, DC

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Duration: 31h 50m

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4 transfers

Iowa City

Greyhound #US0123S

$38

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11:45

Chicago Bus Station

16:25

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Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 1h 35m

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Chicago Bus Station

Greyhound #US0164

$84

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18:00

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

05:25

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 0h 50m

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Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

Greyhound #US0421

$56

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06:15

Philadelphia Bus Station

13:10

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Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 2h 20m

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Philadelphia Bus Station

Greyhound #US0320

$17

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15:30

Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

17:35

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Transfer time: 1h 55m

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Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

FlixBus #2601

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19:30

Arlington (Rosslyn)

20:35

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

$204

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$204 total

1. Iowa City, IA → Chicago, IL

Greyhound Official #US0123S • 11:45–16:25

$38

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2. Chicago, IL → Pittsburgh, PA

Greyhound Official #US0164 • 18:00–05:25

$84

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3. Pittsburgh, PA → Philadelphia, PA

Greyhound Official #US0421 • 06:15–13:10

$56

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4. Philadelphia, PA → Baltimore, MD

Greyhound Official #US0320 • 15:30–17:35

$17

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5. Baltimore, MD → Washington, DC

FlixBus Official #2601 • 19:30–20:35

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