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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kansas is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kansas is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Iowa to Kansas?

The distance between Iowa and Kansas is 409 miles. The road distance is 389.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Kansas without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 8h 45m and costs $50 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Iowa to Kansas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Kansas?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kansas is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Iowa to Kansas.

Where can I stay near Kansas?

There are 133+ hotels available in Kansas.

Iowa to Kansas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Kansas by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.

Bus via Kansas City
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
8h 45m
$54–155
Drive 387.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Wichitacar 387.3 mi
6h 17m
$71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Wichitabus Omaha-Aguascalientes
10h 48m
$165–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
10h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kansas, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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