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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas to Iowa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas to Iowa is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Kansas to Iowa?

The distance between Kansas and Iowa is 406 miles. The road distance is 389.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas to Iowa without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 8h 5m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Kansas to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kansas to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas to Iowa is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Kansas to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 514+ hotels available in Iowa.

Kansas to Iowa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kansas to Iowa by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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.

Bus via Kansas City
best
1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
8h 5m
$85–149
Drive 387.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wichita to Des Moinescar 387.5 mi
6h 16m
$71–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
10h 54m
$116–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wichita to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
12h 7m
$157–195

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 404 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Kansas, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Des Moines via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 8h 5m.

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