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 5m.

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 4h 9m and costs $190 - $1,000.

How far is it from Iowa to Appleton?

The distance between Iowa and Appleton is 335 miles. The road distance is 382.5 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 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 4h 9m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 40m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Appleton is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Iowa to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 73+ hotels available in Appleton.

Iowa to Appleton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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
4h 9m
$197–994
Drive 380.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Appletoncar 380.3 mi
7h 5m
$70–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
12h 40m
$84–155
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MLI - ATW
5h 53m
$106–625
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to University of Wisconsin - La Crossebus
4. Take the bus from UW-La Crosse to Appleton Valley Transitbus
14h 1m
$128–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
14h 44m
$121–253

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

108Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Appleton.

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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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