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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Maine is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 16m.

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 58m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Maine. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania Ave / E University Ave and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, MA - South Station and Ptc O/B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

How far is it from Iowa to Maine?

The distance between Iowa and Maine is 1206 miles. The road distance is 1360 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 via Des Moines which takes 33h 4m and costs $180 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Iowa to Maine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Maine bus from?

Iowa to Maine bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Maine?

The best way to get from Iowa to Maine is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 36h 38m.

Where does the Iowa to Maine bus arrive?

Iowa to Maine bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Maine?

Maine is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 4:25 PM in Iowa and 5:25 PM in Maine.

Can I drive from Iowa to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Maine is 1360 miles. It takes approximately 24h 16m to drive from Iowa to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 290+ hotels available in Maine.

Iowa to Maine - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Maine by plane, bus, train, bus (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 58m
$228–1,021
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Portland (PWM)plane MLI - PWM
6h 52m
$112–552
Bus, train via Des Moines
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 4m
$187–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
36h 38m
$220–521
Drive 1,352.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar 1,352.1 mi
24h 16m
$247–357
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Portland (PWM)plane ALO - PWM
7h 47m
$139–622
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Portland (PWM)plane CID - PWM
7h 14m
$132–640
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
33h 8m
$179–753
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
33h 22m
$190–751

Iowa to Maine by bus and foot

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36h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,198.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennsylvania Ave / E University Ave to Congress St + Center St via 7Th St / Locust St, Dsm, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Ptc O/B in around 36h 38m.

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