There are 3 ways to get from Galena to Iowa by car, ferry, or bus
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Drive, ferry, bus
best- Drive from Galena to East Davenport Landing, IAcar
- Take the ferry from East Davenport Landing, IA to John Deere Commons, Moline, ILferry
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus
7h 11m$67–112Drive 199.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galena to Des Moinescar 199.5 mi
3h 44m$37–53Drive, bus (Greyhound)
- Drive from Galena to 20 St & 1 Avecar
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 27m$58–103
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galena to Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Galena to Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Galena and Iowa is 264 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Galena to Iowa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Iowa is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Galena to Iowa.
There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Galena, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?
There is no direct connection from Galena to Iowa. However, you can drive to East Davenport Landing, IA, take the ferry to John Deere Commons, Moline, IL, walk to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Galena to Des Moines in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- metroqc.com
Ferry from East Davenport Landing, IA to John Deere Commons, Moline, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://www.metroqc.com
- Adult Day pass
- $8
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