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

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There are 11 ways to get from Brooklyn to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)planeEWR - DSM
    5h 26m
    $180–752

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeLGA - MLI
    8h 45m
    $87–432

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    29h 26m
    $178–713

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    31h 27m
    $148–377

  5. Drive 1,110 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Des Moinescar1,110 mi
    18h 24m
    $203–293

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeLGA - DSM
    5h 36m
    $192–881

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)planeLGA - OMA
    6h 4m
    $200–840

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)planePHL - DSM
    6h 57m
    $202–1,524

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)planePHL - OMA
    7h 21m
    $210–1,483

  10. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    30h 58m
    $218–783

  11. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to Mt. Pleasantbus
    3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Des Moinesbus
    36h 17m
    $173–478

Brooklyn to Iowa by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration29h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Iowa, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rogers Av/Church Av to Des Moines via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 1, Allen St/Delancey St, New York City Chinatown, and Chicago in around 31h 27m.

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