Bus Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA

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

today

$216

tomorrow

$220

Friday

$223

Saturday

$219

Sunday

$219

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	73h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/21/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 5m
FlixBus	72h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/21/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	72h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/21/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 30m
Greyhound US	50h 0m	9:45 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$251	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/21/2026 9:45:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	73h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 5m
FlixBus	72h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/22/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	72h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/22/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 30m
Greyhound US	50h 0m	9:45 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$263	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/22/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	73h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 5m
FlixBus	72h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/23/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	72h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/23/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 30m
Greyhound US	50h 0m	9:45 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/23/2026 9:45:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA via Chicago, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  48h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $163
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel Time is 3h 40m shorter, and you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	73h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/24/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 5m
FlixBus	72h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/24/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	72h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/24/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 30m
Greyhound US	53h 30m	7:05 AM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	2:35 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/24/2026 7:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA via Chicago, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  48h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $163
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel Time is 7h 10m shorter, and you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	73h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 5m
FlixBus	72h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	72h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	11:25 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA via Chicago, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  85h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $159
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 10/25/2026 8:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 10m
- Greyhound US
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is 11h 10m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA is $210 on 11/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA starting from $210!

Cheapest Bus	$210
Fastest Bus	52h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	8:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,249.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tucson, AZ for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

$216

Thursday 10/22

$220

Friday 10/23

$228

Saturday 10/24

$219

Sunday 10/25

$219

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

$224

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$220

Tuesday 11/03

$227

Wednesday 11/04

Thursday 11/05

$214

Friday 11/06

$224

Saturday 11/07

$211

Sunday 11/08

$210

Monday 11/09

$217

Tuesday 11/10

$217

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

$220

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

How to save money travelling from Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tucson, AZ and Iowa City, IA

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

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

S 6th Ave

Tufesa

S 12th Ave 5550

Denny’s Flixbus Stop

N Freeway 555

Bus Stop

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA

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

FAQs about the Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA bus

How much does a Tucson, AZ Iowa City, IA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $210 and takes 75h 5m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $210 and $263. 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 Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 52h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $251. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA?

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from Tucson, AZ starts at 8:20 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 Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from Tucson, AZ for Iowa City, IA starts at 8:55 AM. 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 Tucson, AZ Iowa City, IA route?

When traveling by bus from Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tucson, AZ to Iowa City, IA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tucson, AZ and to Iowa City, IA

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