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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Appleton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Iowa to Appleton?

The distance between Iowa and Appleton is 335 miles. The road distance is 382.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Iowa to Appleton, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Appleton?

The best way to get from Iowa to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 40m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Appleton is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Iowa to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 76+ hotels available in Appleton.

Iowa to Appleton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
3h 58m
$127–644
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MLI - ATW
5h 41m
$61–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
12h 40m
$81–150
Drive 380.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Appletoncar 380.2 mi
7h 4m
$70–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
13h 12m
$89–205
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
13h 35m
$105–236
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
15h 9m
$114–340

Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Appleton.

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Appleton Transit Center via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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