There are 4 ways to get from Owatonna to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the taxi from Owatonna to Albert Leataxi
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
6h 17m$157–204Drive 218 mi
cheapest- Drive from Owatonna to Iowa Citycar 218 mi
4h 13m$40–58Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Owatonna to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 16mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
7h 51m$168–310
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Owatonna to Iowa City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Owatonna to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Owatonna and Iowa City is 292 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.
The best way to get from Owatonna to Iowa City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Owatonna to Iowa City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Owatonna to Iowa City is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Owatonna to Iowa City.
There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Owatonna, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Owatonna to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Albert Lea, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Owatonna to Iowa City in around 4h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albert Lea to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Owatonna to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Owatonna to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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