What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Iowa Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Iowa Falls is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Iowa Falls?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Iowa Falls is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Iowa Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Iowa Falls. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Dudley's Corner via American & Thunderbird Station, Mall of America Transit Station Gate F and Burnsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Madison to Iowa Falls?

The distance between Madison and Iowa Falls is 369 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Iowa Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Iowa Falls without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 2m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Iowa Falls?

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Madison to Iowa Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Iowa Falls bus from?

Madison to Iowa Falls bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Iowa Falls bus arrive?

Madison to Iowa Falls bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington station.

Can I drive from Madison to Iowa Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Iowa Falls is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Madison to Iowa Falls.

Where can I stay near Iowa Falls?

There are 11+ hotels available in Iowa Falls.

Madison to Iowa Falls - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Iowa Falls by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Dudley's Cornerbus
10h 2m
$139–230
Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Iowa Fallscar 232.4 mi
4h 13m
$43–62
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MSN - ALO
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Iowa Fallstaxi
6h 38m
$182–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Burnsville to Dudley's Cornerbus Jefferson 803
10h 13m
$152–210
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Iowa Fallstaxi
6h 24m
$184–480

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 366.7 mi
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Iowa Falls, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Iowa Falls via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, American & Thunderbird Station, MOA Transit Station Gate A, Mall of America Transit Station Gate F, Burnsville, and Dudley's Corner in around 10h 13m.

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