What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to North Pole?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to North Pole is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $800 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to North Pole?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to North Pole is to fly which takes 14h 2m and costs $320 - $1,400.

How far is it from Iowa to North Pole?

The distance between Iowa and North Pole is 2689 miles. The road distance is 3288 miles.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to North Pole?

It takes approximately 14h 2m to get from Iowa to North Pole, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and North Pole?

North Pole is 3h behind Iowa. It is currently 5:39 PM in Iowa and 2:39 PM in North Pole.

Can I drive from Iowa to North Pole?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to North Pole is 3288 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Iowa to North Pole.

Where can I stay near North Pole?

There are 141+ hotels available in North Pole.

Iowa to North Pole - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to North Pole by plane, car, or bus

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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane DSM - FAI
14h 2m
$324–1,327
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MLI - FAI
16h 27m
$198–808
Drive 3,268.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to North Polecar 3,268.9 mi
2d 11h
$597–862
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane OMA - FAI
16h 25m
$309–1,309
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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane CID - FAI
16h 16m
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ORD - FAI
16h 3m
$202–776
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ALO - FAI
16h 45m
$215–828

Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

30Weekly Planes

11h 10mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to North Pole.

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Distance: 2,673.8 mi
Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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