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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Washington is to bus which costs $160 - $340 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $210 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Washington?

The distance between Iowa and Washington is 906 miles. The road distance is 1009.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs $160 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Iowa to Washington, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Washington?

The best way to get from Iowa to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 24h 45m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 6:08 AM in Iowa and 7:08 AM in Washington.

Can I drive from Iowa to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Washington is 1009 miles. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Iowa to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 3038+ hotels available in Washington.

Iowa to Washington - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Washington 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
2h 41m
$218–1,121
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 45m
$169–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
25h 44m
$259–570
Drive 1,003.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Washingtoncar 1,003.6 mi
17h 11m
$184–265
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
27h 46m
$286–621

Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

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4h 8mAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Washington.

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Distance: 901 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Washington Union Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 45m.

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