What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $550.

How far is it from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

The distance between Iowa and Colorado Springs is 639 miles. The road distance is 700.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Colorado Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs without a car is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

The best way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $230 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 22m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:37 AM in Iowa and 1:37 AM in Colorado Springs.

Can I drive from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Colorado Springs is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Iowa to Colorado Springs.

Where can I stay near Colorado Springs?

There are 833+ hotels available in Colorado Springs.

Iowa to Colorado Springs - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Fly Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
5h 25m
$232–1,225
Drive 696.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Colorado Springscar 696.5 mi
11h 57m
$128–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
16h 22m
$134–239
Fly Des Moines to Denver, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
4h 32m
$188–876
Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Denver, bus
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Denver (DEN)plane SUX - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
4h 30m
$131–510
Fly Omaha to Colorado Springs Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane OMA - COS
7h 45m
$167–1,007
Fly Omaha to Denver, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Denver (DEN)plane OMA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
6h 47m
$143–758
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
17h
$181–246

Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

50Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs.

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Distance: 635.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Colorado Springs, CO via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Auraria West Station, and Denver, CO in around 16h 22m.

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