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

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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BOI - OMA
    5h 43m
    $166–521

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOI - MLI
    7h 50m
    $113–493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 48m
    $259–456

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 33m
    $581–1,251

  5. Drive 1,346.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Des Moinescar car 1,346.6 mi
    20h 50m
    $246–355

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOI - DSM
    5h 59m
    $188–822

  7. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane BOI - SUX
    6h 19m
    $117–467

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOI - CID
    6h 18m
    $151–531

Boise to Iowa by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$581Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Des Moines via Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT, State St / 200 S, Provo Central Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 34h 48m.

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