There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Massachusetts by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
3h 31m$122–576Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
30h 21m$613–1,000Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
33h 39m$243–380Drive 1,296.5 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Bostoncar 1,296.5 mi
22h 5m$237–342Fly to Bradley International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DSM - BDL
6h 28m$159–688Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
31h 32m$683–1,105
Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Massachusetts is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Boston via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 39m.
The distance between Iowa and Massachusetts is 1178 miles. The road distance is 1304 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Massachusetts without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 21m and costs $600 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Iowa to Massachusetts, including transfers.
Iowa to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Massachusetts is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 33h 39m.
Iowa to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Massachusetts is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 3:53 AM in Iowa and 4:53 AM in Massachusetts.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Massachusetts, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 33h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Massachusetts is 1304 miles. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Iowa to Massachusetts.
There are 1778+ hotels available in Massachusetts.






