Rome2Rio

How to get fromIowa to Tulsaby bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Tulsa

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tulsa by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    9h 30m
    $119–175

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane MLI - TUL
    8h
    $74–404

  3. Drive 432.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tulsacar car 432.5 mi
    7h 51m
    $79–114

  4. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane ALO - TUL
    8h 20m
    $101–444

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane OMA - TUL
    8h 25m
    $125–655

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane CID - TUL
    9h 18m

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Tulsa via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Iowa

Trips to Tulsa

Popular routes