Bus Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Tuesday

$219

Wednesday

Thursday

$217

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Saturday

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	47h 15m	12:50 PM	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 15m
FlixBus	48h 55m	12:50 PM	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
Greyhound US	34h 50m	9:35 AM	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/21/2026 9:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Greyhound US	42h 40m	5:25 PM	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/21/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
FlixBus	42h 0m	2:25 AM	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/21/2026 2:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA via Chicago, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  38h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Lafayette, LA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $81

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 40m	2:00 AM	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
Greyhound US	42h 40m	5:25 PM	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/23/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 45m	2:00 AM	Lafayette, LA	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 45m
FlixBus	42h 0m	2:25 AM	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	8:25 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
FlixBus	42h 25m	5:40 PM	Lafayette, LA	TA Travel Center	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from TA Travel Center, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/23/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA via Chicago, you can save more than $79? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  38h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Lafayette, LA
  Bus Stop
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lafayette, LA (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $79

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA is $216 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA

See here how frequent the connections between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 buses from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA starting from $216!

Cheapest Bus	$216
Fastest Bus	34h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	790.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lafayette, LA for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

$219

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$217

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$216

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$219

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$216

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$218

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$218

Friday 08/14

$216

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $217, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $218.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA, with $216. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $225.

How to save money travelling from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA.

Bus Stop

Lee Ave 100

TA Travel Center

N University Ave 1701

Cameron Street & Alley Five Bus Stop

Cameron St 2405

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA? Or which bus companies serve the route Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA bus

How much does a Lafayette, LA Iowa City, IA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $216 and takes 38h 40m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $216 and $229. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Iowa City, IA.

On average, how many connections are available from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 34h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $220. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA?

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from Lafayette, LA starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from Lafayette, LA for Iowa City, IA starts at 10:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lafayette, LA Iowa City, IA route?

When traveling by bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lafayette, LA Iowa City, IA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lafayette, LA Iowa City, IA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Lafayette, LA and Iowa City, IA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lafayette, LA to Iowa City, IA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lafayette, LA and to Iowa City, IA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lafayette, LA and to Iowa City, IA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!