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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Houston is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Houston is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $230 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Houston?

The distance between Iowa and Houston is 838 miles. The road distance is 923.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 20h 5m and costs $200 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Iowa to Houston, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Houston?

The best way to get from Iowa to Houston is to bus which takes 20h 5m and costs $200 - $350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $1,200 and takes 3h 23m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Houston is 924 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Iowa to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Houston.

Iowa to Houston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 102 bus, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Houston by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, 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 Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DSM - IAH
2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
3h 42m
$130–625
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 1st Ave & 8th St NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane OMA - IAH
3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
6h 13m
$115–607
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
20h 5m
$204–345
Drive 918.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Houstoncar 918.5 mi
15h 16m
$168–243
Fly Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane DSM - HOU
3h 23m
$230–1,123
Fly Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane OMA - HOU
5h 56m
$215–1,105
Bus via Downtown Houston
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus
21h 55m
$169–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain
3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
27h 45m
$299–610

Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

69Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and University of North Texas - Denton in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) twice daily.

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