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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ERI - DSM
    6h 27m
    $149–723

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ERI - MLI
    8h 28m
    $64–354

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    16h 40m
    $181–377

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 10m
    $120–243

  5. Drive 758 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Des Moinescar car 758 mi
    12h 45m
    $139–200

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ERI - ALO
    6h 22m
    $84–393

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ERI - OMA
    7h 56m
    $167–782

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ERI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 36m

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 37m
    $211–437

Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Des Moines via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 18h 10m.

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