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

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  1. Fly Erie International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeERI - DSM
    9h 24m
    $209–923

  2. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeCLE - MLI
    8h 45m
    $91–459

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    17h 15m
    $145–336

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie 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
    18h 20m
    $104–285

  5. Drive 758.8 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Des Moinescar758.8 mi
    12h 35m
    $139–200

  6. Fly Erie International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Omaha (OMA)planeERI - OMA
    8h 45m
    $207–882

  7. Fly Erie International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeERI - MLI
    9h 2m
    $99–464

  8. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Erie 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
    18h 47m
    $185–406

Erie to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Des Moines via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago in around 18h 20m.

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