What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach is to fly which costs $80 - $400 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Myrtle Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Myrtle Beach station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Myrtle Beach Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

How far is it from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

The distance between Iowa and Myrtle Beach is 985 miles. The road distance is 1190.5 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Myrtle Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $250 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Myrtle Beach bus from?

Iowa to Myrtle Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

The best way to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 30h 50m.

Where does the Iowa to Myrtle Beach bus arrive?

Iowa to Myrtle Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 2:53 AM in Iowa and 3:53 AM in Myrtle Beach.

Can I drive from Iowa to Myrtle Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Myrtle Beach is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from Iowa to Myrtle Beach.

Where can I stay near Myrtle Beach?

There are 5649+ hotels available in Myrtle Beach.

Iowa to Myrtle Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Myrtle Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane DSM - MYR
4h 13m
$110–437
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane MLI - MYR
7h 14m
$83–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
30h 50m
$253–402
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
38h 45m
$746–1,215
Drive 1,183.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Myrtle Beachcar 1,183.6 mi
21h 15m
$203–293
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane ALO - MYR
6h 15m
$111–448
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
39h 33m
$662–1,069

Iowa to Myrtle Beach by bus

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30h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 978.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Myrtle Beach, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Myrtle Beach Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 50m.

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