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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Iowa is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $340 - $1,700.

How far is it from Maine to Iowa?

The distance between Maine and Iowa is 1206 miles. The road distance is 1360.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to Iowa without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 34m and costs $380 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Maine to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Maine to Iowa?

The best way to get from Maine to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $340 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 38h 42m.

What is the time difference between Maine and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Maine. It is currently 1:31 AM in Maine and 12:31 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Maine to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Iowa is 1361 miles. It takes approximately 24h 28m to drive from Maine to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 239+ hotels available in Iowa.

Maine to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Maine to Iowa by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Portland to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PWM - DSM
5h 16m
$346–1,618
Fly Bangor to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BGR - MLI
9h 21m
$114–604
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
35h 34m
$381–830
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
38h 42m
$249–460
Drive 1,352.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar 1,352.8 mi
24h 28m
$247–357
Fly Portland to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane PWM - ALO
6h 23m
$160–722
Fly Portland to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane PWM - MLI
6h 29m
$136–673
Bus, train via Warrensburg
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
41h 31m
$462–1,074

Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

63Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

$329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Des Moines via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 42m.

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