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There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Iowa by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATW - DSM
    4h 1m
    $86–388

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    5h 18m
    $61–339

  3. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 9m
    $118–194

  4. Drive  378.7 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Des Moinescar car 378.7 mi
    7h 7m
    $70–100

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ATW - OMA
    4h 13m
    $114–497

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 40m
    $118–171

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 22m
    $166–304

Appleton to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Des Moines via La Crosse, Rochester, and Owatonna in around 14h 9m.

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