Bus Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

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

today

$120

tomorrow

$120

Wednesday

Thursday

$116

Friday

Saturday

$120

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 25m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/19/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/19/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Greyhound US	42h 0m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/19/2026 8:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 25m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/20/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	39h 55m	10:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
FlixBus	42h 25m	10:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 5m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/22/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	40h 35m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/22/2026 10:10:00 PM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/22/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
Greyhound US	30h 0m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/22/2026 8:45:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 5m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/24/2026 2:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	27h 25m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/24/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
FlixBus	28h 25m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/24/2026 10:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 0m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/24/2026 8:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
FlixBus	43h 5m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:15 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 1/24/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA is $116 on 1/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Iowa City, IA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Iowa City, IA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Iowa City, IA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA starting from $116!

Cheapest Bus	$116
Fastest Bus	26h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:50 PM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	802.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$120

Tuesday 01/20

$120

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

$116

Friday 01/23

Saturday 01/24

$120

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

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

With a price starting from $116, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $120.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA, with $116. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Iowa City, IA

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Iowa City, IA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $116 and takes 26h 5m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $116 and $225. 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 Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 26h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $120. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA?

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from Richmond, VA starts at 1:50 PM. 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 Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Iowa City, IA starts at 10:10 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 Richmond, VA Iowa City, IA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Iowa City, IA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Iowa City, IA

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