What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to St. Louis is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to St. Louis?

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

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at St Louis via Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa to St. Louis?

The distance between Iowa and St. Louis is 282 miles. The road distance is 331.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to St. Louis?

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

Where do I catch the Iowa to St. Louis bus from?

Iowa to St. Louis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Iowa to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Iowa to St. Louis bus arrive?

Iowa to St. Louis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.

Can I drive from Iowa to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to St. Louis is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Iowa to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 437+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Iowa to St. Louis - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to St. Louis by plane, bus, train, 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, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
10h 56m
$57–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to BurlingtonDenver
2. Take the bus from Burlington to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
8h 30m
$91–207
Drive 329.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to St. Louis329.8 mi
6h 38m
$61–87

Iowa to St. Louis by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 30mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to St. Louis.

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to St Louis via Burlington in around 8h 30m.

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