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How to get fromAustin to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane AUS - OMA
    3h 51m
    $166–832

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane AUS - MLI
    7h 7m
    $93–484

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 19m
    $112–322

  4. Drive 874.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar car 874.4 mi
    14h 43m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3h 58m
    $188–923

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123
    22h 59m
    $230–286

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Des Moines via 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 21h 19m.

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