Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlbuquerque to Iowaby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Iowa

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Iowa by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)planeABQ - OMA
    5h 25m
    $175–831

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)planeABQ - SUX
    5h 56m
    $106–477

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to DenverbusEl Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des MoinesbusDenver
    20h
    $195–336

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesbusJefferson 802 / ...
    22h 42m
    $136–420

  5. Drive 974.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar974.6 mi
    17h 20m
    $178–257

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)planeABQ - DSM
    5h 31m
    $187–922

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)planeSAF - OMA
    6h 26m
    $221–765

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeABQ - CID
    7h 45m
    $121–541

  9. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union StationbusGreyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123
    23h 14m
    $120–236

Albuquerque to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Des Moines via Denver and Denver in around 20h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Albuquerque

Trips to Iowa

Popular routes