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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeBUF - ALO
    6h 37m
    $131–751

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeBUF - MLI
    7h 26m
    $106–682

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    20h 9m
    $129–435

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    20h 15m
    $113–312

  5. Drive 847.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Des Moinescar847.2 mi
    14h 6m
    $155–224

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBUF - DSM
    6h 5m
    $241–1,301

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Omaha (OMA)planeBUF - OMA
    5h 45m
    $249–1,310

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeBUF - CID
    7h 36m
    $135–720

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew 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
    21h 41m
    $169–505

Buffalo to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Des Moines via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago in around 20h 15m.

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