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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 53m
    $116–517

  3. 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 Lines 804 / ...
    23h 5m
    $296–614

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 35m
    $178–319

  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 39m
    $177–822

  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
    5h 52m
    $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 16m
    $201–665

Albuquerque to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 23h 35m.

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