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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Maine is to bus which costs $230 - $440 and takes 35h.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Maine is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $190 - $900.

How far is it from Iowa to Maine?

The distance between Iowa and Maine is 1206 miles. The road distance is 1359.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Maine without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 1m and costs $360 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Iowa to Maine, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Maine?

The best way to get from Iowa to Maine is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 35h.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Maine?

Maine is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 6:13 AM in Iowa and 7:13 AM in Maine.

Can I drive from Iowa to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Maine is 1359 miles. It takes approximately 24h 29m to drive from Iowa to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 258+ hotels available in Maine.

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

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

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 Portland (PWM)plane DSM - PWM
4h 51m
$198–871
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Portland (PWM)plane MLI - PWM
6h 45m
$122–652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
33h 1m
$362–819
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
35h
$230–439
Drive 1,351.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar 1,351.5 mi
24h 29m
$247–357
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
36h 48m
$389–902

Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) flights

72Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Congress St + Center St via Des Moines, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 35h.

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