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

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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane AUS - OMA
    3h 45m
    $226–1,132

  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 19m
    $88–454

  3. Bus

    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
    20h
    $146–346

  4. Drive 874.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar car 874.6 mi
    14h 41m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3h 47m
    $198–973

  6. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus 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
    20h 49m
    $148–326

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain train
    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
    23h 9m
    $191–424

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 20h.

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