IA → IA · about 26 miles
Cedar Rapids to Iowa City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 14 direct buses a week from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. The fastest takes 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:35 AM and the last at 6:35 PM. Standard one-way fares run from $4 to $16.
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- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 50m
- First bus
- 10:35 AM
- Last bus
- 6:35 PM
- Standard fare
- $4–$16
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall) and arrives at Iowa City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM | 11:25 AM | 50m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $16Book (carrier website) |
| 6:35 PM | 7:35 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $4Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Cedar Rapids Where you get off in Iowa City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall) Map of Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Iowa City
- Iowa City Burlington Trailways Map of Iowa City Burlington Trailways (Google Maps)
Return trip: Iowa City to Cedar Rapids
Questions
How long is the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City?
The fastest direct bus takes 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $4 to $16, depending on the trip. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City?
The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Cedar Rapids?
Buses to Iowa City leave from Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall).