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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Iowa is to bus via Irving which costs $110 - $320 and takes 21h 34m.

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 4h 14m and costs $240 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Hyatt Regency Houston and arriving at Des Moines via Republic Square Station, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.

How far is it from Houston to Iowa?

The distance between Houston and Iowa is 848 miles. The road distance is 922.4 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 via Irving which takes 21h 34m and costs $110 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Houston to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Iowa bus from?

Houston to Iowa bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Hyatt Regency Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Iowa?

The best way to get from Houston to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 21h 34m.

Where does the Houston to Iowa bus arrive?

Houston to Iowa bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Austin station.

Can I drive from Houston to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Iowa is 922 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Houston to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 241+ hotels available in Iowa.

Houston to Iowa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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)HOU - DSM
4h 14m
$240–1,224
Bus via Irving
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
21h 34m
$117–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longview
2. Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des Moines
31h 20m
Drive 917 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Des Moines917 mi
15h 17m
$168–242
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Omaha (OMA)HOU - OMA
4h 16m
$228–1,133
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 C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)IAH - DSM
4h 25m
$140–675
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Omaha (OMA)IAH - OMA
4h 28m
$138–634
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)HOU - MLI
7h 57m
$135–655
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)HOU - CID
8h 28m
$154–693
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin
2. Take the bus from Austin to Omaha
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moines
25h 54m
$352–425

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

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4h 32mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 843.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines 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 34m.

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