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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ABQ - OMA
    5h 24m
    $145–681

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

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane ABQ - SUX
    5h 27m
    $116–507

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    22h 35m
    $178–340

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    22h 45m
    $354–671

  5. Drive 974.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar car 974.6 mi
    17h 24m
    $178–257

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    5h 47m
    $187–872

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ABQ - CID
    6h 26m
    $150–601

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAF - OMA
    6h 34m
    $196–615

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 22h 35m.

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