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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Missouri is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Missouri is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $850.

How far is it from Iowa to Missouri?

The distance between Iowa and Missouri is 282 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Iowa to Missouri, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Missouri?

The best way to get from Iowa to Missouri is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $100 and takes 3h 35m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Missouri?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Missouri is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Iowa to Missouri.

Where can I stay near Missouri?

There are 329+ hotels available in Missouri.

Iowa to Missouri - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Iowa to Missouri by plane, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DSM - STL
1h 59m
$141–824
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
3h 35m
$27–100
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Kansas City192 mi
3h 11m
$35–51

Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Missouri.

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $18–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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