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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $140 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Pittsburgh?

The distance between Iowa and Pittsburgh is 738 miles. The road distance is 780.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 44m and costs $190 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Pittsburgh?

The best way to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 35m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 7:58 AM in Iowa and 8:58 AM in Pittsburgh.

Can I drive from Iowa to Pittsburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Pittsburgh is 781 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Iowa to Pittsburgh.

Where can I stay near Pittsburgh?

There are 695+ hotels available in Pittsburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DSM - PIT
5h 35m
$148–721
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MLI - PIT
7h 47m
$72–402
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
17h 44m
$194–410
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
19h 35m
$124–238
Drive 776 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Pittsburghcar 776 mi
12h 49m
$142–205
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane OMA - PIT
7h 58m
$133–653
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
19h 10m
$224–470
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
19h 50m
$124–260

Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

126Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Pittsburgh.

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Distance: 733.3 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Lake, 95th, and Chicago in around 19h 35m.

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