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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 52m.

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 22m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Colorado Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Colorado Springs. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Colorado Springs, CO via Denver, CO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

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 52m and costs $120 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Colorado Springs bus from?

Iowa to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Colorado Springs?

The best way to get from Iowa to Colorado Springs is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Iowa to Colorado Springs bus arrive?

Iowa to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:06 PM in Iowa and 10:06 PM 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 705+ hotels available in Colorado Springs.

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

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

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Fly Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
5h 15m
$132–625
Fly Omaha to Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane OMA - COS
7h 28m
$87–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
16h 52m
$124–229
Drive 696.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Colorado Springscar 696.5 mi
11h 57m
$128–184
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 22m
$158–676
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
$121–430
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 45m
$373–808
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
16h 55m
$180–246

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

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Distance: 635.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) every 2 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 52m.

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