What is the cheapest way to get from Flint to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Flint to Iowa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flint to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Flint to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Flint and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Flint to Iowa?

The distance between Flint and Iowa is 531 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.

How do I travel from Flint to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Flint to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $85 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Flint to Iowa?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Flint to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flint to Iowa bus from?

Flint to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.

Bus or fly from Flint to Iowa?

The best way to get from Flint to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Flint to Iowa bus arrive?

Flint to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Flint and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 9:19 PM in Flint and 8:19 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Flint to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Iowa is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Flint to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 235+ hotels available in Iowa.

Flint to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
4h 43m
$162–762
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Chicago
13h 29m
$87–262
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak 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
15h 1m
$127–317
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Flint to Des Moinescar 580.9 mi
9h 34m
$106–154
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane FNT - ALO
4h 12m
$107–402
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane FNT - MLI
5h 36m
$87–363
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FNT - CID
5h 24m
$111–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Chicago
14h 40m
$95–255
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
17h 24m
$119–228

Flint to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 29mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 528.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Des Moines via Chicago in around 14h 40m.

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