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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Missoula is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 19h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Missoula is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $170 - $850.

How far is it from Iowa to Missoula?

The distance between Iowa and Missoula is 1094 miles. The road distance is 1289.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Missoula without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $340 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Iowa to Missoula, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Missoula?

The best way to get from Iowa to Missoula is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 29h 10m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Missoula?

Missoula is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 8:57 PM in Iowa and 7:57 PM in Missoula.

Can I drive from Iowa to Missoula?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Missoula is 1289 miles. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Iowa to Missoula.

Where can I stay near Missoula?

There are 78+ hotels available in Missoula.

Iowa to Missoula - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Missoula by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DSM - MSO
6h 48m
$178–821
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SUX - MSO
7h 26m
$121–525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Missoula, MTbus
29h 10m
$349–505
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus
40h 26m
$534–1,075
Drive 1,281.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Missoulacar 1,281.7 mi
19h 32m
$234–338
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane OMA - MSO
9h 18m
$153–753
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane CID - MSO
10h 7m
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Missoula, MTbus
35h 30m
$384–590

Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights

62Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Missoula.

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Distance: 1,088.1 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Missoula, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Missoula, MT via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 29h 10m.

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