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 39m.

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 2h 4m and costs $140 - $900.

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 35m and costs $60 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Iowa to St. Louis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Iowa to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 8h 35m.

Can I drive from Iowa to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to St. Louis is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Iowa to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 353+ 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 (Greyhound), 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)plane DSM - STL
2h 4m
$141–874
Drive 329.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to St. Louiscar 329.8 mi
6h 39m
$61–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
8h 35m
$62–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
10h 57m
$62–160

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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 vehicle from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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