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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 49m
    $205–1,031
  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 26m
    $86–387
  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 15m
    $268–345
  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 / ...
    23h 21m
    $241–585
  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 35m
    $87–402
  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 bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAF - OMA
    6h 15m
    $291–1,215
  8. 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 US0123
    23h 10m
    $193–356

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

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Des Moines via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines in around 22h 15m.

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