How much is a bus or train ticket from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA?

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

How long does the trip from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus or train route from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA takes 20h 19m (07:30 to 03:49).

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

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

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Richmond, VA

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Richmond, VA → Iowa City, IA

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Iowa City to Richmond

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Sun, Nov 15 → Mon, Nov 16

Duration: 35h 10m

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3 transfers

Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)

Greyhound #US0670

$14

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03:45

DC (Union Station)

05:35

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Transfer time: 5h 40m

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DC (Union Station)

Greyhound #US0430

$49

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11:15

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

17:45

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 2h 10m

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Pittsburgh Intermodal Station

Greyhound #US0421

$62

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19:55

Indianapolis Bus Station

04:10

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 2h 30m

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Indianapolis Bus Station

Jefferson Lines #[JL_1401]

$61

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06:40

Iowa City

13:55

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$186

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$186 total

1. Richmond, VA → Washington, DC

Greyhound Official #US0670 • 03:45–05:35

$14

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2. Washington, DC → Pittsburgh, PA

Greyhound Official #US0430 • 11:15–17:45

$49

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3. Pittsburgh, PA → Indianapolis, IN

Greyhound Official #US0421 • 19:55–04:10

$62

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4. Indianapolis, IN → Iowa City, IA

FlixBus Official #[JL_1401] • 06:40–13:55

$61

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