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

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

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

today

tomorrow

$119

Tuesday

$119

Wednesday

$115

Thursday

Friday

$117

Saturday

$130

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound US	44h 45m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 45m
Greyhound US	36h 30m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound US	36h 30m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	44h 45m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound US	44h 45m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 45m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	36h 30m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 AM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound US	44h 45m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 AM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 45m
Greyhound US	36h 30m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m
Greyhound US	36h 55m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Austin	RedCoach Stop	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM to RedCoach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	45h 35m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:15 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Greyhound US	37h 45m	7:30 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:15 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
Greyhound US	45h 55m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:35 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Iowa City, IA and Austin

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Iowa City, IA to Austin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Iowa City, IA and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Iowa City, IA to Austin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Iowa City, IA and Austin, with 15 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $115, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Iowa City, IA to Austin

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Iowa City, IA to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Iowa City, IA to Austin starting from $115!

Cheapest Bus	$115
Fastest Bus	26h 35m
Earliest Bus	11:40 AM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	858.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Iowa City, IA to Austin

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Iowa City, IA for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$119

Tuesday 07/28

$119

Wednesday 07/29

$115

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$117

Saturday 08/01

$130

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$121

Wednesday 08/05

$119

Thursday 08/06

$122

Friday 08/07

$119

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$128

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$121

Wednesday 08/12

$126

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$120

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Iowa City, IA to Austin

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

With a price starting from $115, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Iowa City, IA to Austin. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $130.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Iowa City, IA to Austin, with $115. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $214.

How to save money travelling from Iowa City, IA to Austin

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 Iowa City, IA to Austin 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 Iowa City, IA to Austin, 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 Iowa City, IA to Austin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Iowa City, IA and Austin

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

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

RedCoach Stop

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

San Jacinto Blvd

San Jacinto Blvd 1500

Guadalupe/W. 21st Street Bus Stop

Guadalupe Street

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

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

FAQs about the Iowa City, IA to Austin bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $115 and takes 26h 35m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $115 and $234. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

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

Every day, the Iowa City, IA to Austin bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Iowa City, IA to Austin is offered by Greyhound US and takes 26h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $119. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from Iowa City, IA starts at 11:40 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 Iowa City, IA to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from Iowa City, IA for Austin starts at 7:30 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 Iowa City, IA Austin route?

When traveling by bus from Iowa City, IA to Austin, passengers can travel with 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 Iowa City, IA and Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between Iowa City, IA and Austin 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Iowa City, IA and to Austin

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