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How to get fromIowa to Appletonby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Appleton by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane DSM - ATW
    3h 58m
    $107–489

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MLI - ATW
    6h 59m
    $61–340

  3. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    14h 5m
    $119–190

  4. Drive  380.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Appletoncar car 380.3 mi
    7h 7m
    $70–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Appletonbus bus
    14h 15m
    $117–166

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    14h 53m
    $165–303

Iowa to Appleton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Appleton Valley Transit via Owatonna, Rochester, and La Crosse Grand River Station in around 14h 5m.

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