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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeAUS - DSM
    3h 52m
    $178–873

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeAUS - MLI
    7h 30m
    $93–474

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    21h 18m
    $112–322

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Bloomington-NormaltrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des MoinesbusIndianapolis
    34h 34m
    $298–970

  5. Drive 874.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar874.4 mi
    14h 36m
    $160–231

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Omaha (OMA)planeAUS - OMA
    3h 56m
    $166–782

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeAUS - CID
    7h 26m
    $112–512

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to OmahabusAguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Des MoinesbusDenver
    22h 44m
    $227–280

Austin to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 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 18m.

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