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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Iowa is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $260 - $1,500.

How far is it from Houston to Iowa?

The distance between Houston and Iowa is 847 miles. The road distance is 922.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $150 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Houston to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Houston to Iowa?

The best way to get from Houston to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $260 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 21h 35m.

Can I drive from Houston to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Iowa is 922 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Houston to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 220+ hotels available in Iowa.

Houston to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 102 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, 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 William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
3h 54m
$268–1,422
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane HOU - MLI
7h 49m
$123–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 35m
$152–335
Drive 916.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Des Moinescar 916.8 mi
15h 20m
$168–242
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Omaha (OMA)plane HOU - OMA
3h 56m
$306–1,631
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
4h 26m
$170–825
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Omaha (OMA)plane IAH - OMA
4h 30m
$198–984
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 55m
$194–416
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 50m
$156–425

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.5 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Iowa, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 21h 35m.

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