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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Iowa is to fly which costs $100 - $550 and takes 8h 15m.

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 41m and costs $250 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Des Moines via Portland, ME, Boston, New York Midtown and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.

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 via Des Moines which takes 33h 43m and costs $210 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Maine to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Iowa bus from?

Maine to Iowa bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to Iowa?

The best way to get from Maine to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $490 and takes 37h 24m.

Where does the Maine to Iowa bus arrive?

Maine to Iowa bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Maine and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Maine. It is currently 3:59 PM in Maine and 2:59 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Maine to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Iowa is 1361 miles. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Maine to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 235+ hotels available in Iowa.

Maine to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Maine to Iowa by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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 41m
$255–1,128
Fly Bangor to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BGR - MLI
8h 15m
$104–504
Bus, train via Des Moines
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
33h 43m
$216–855
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 to Des Moinesbus
37h 24m
$198–489
Drive 1,352.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar 1,352.8 mi
24h 15m
$247–357
Fly Portland to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane PWM - ALO
5h 50m
$135–577
Fly Portland to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane PWM - MLI
7h 14m
$113–537
Fly Portland to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane PWM - CID
7h 10m
$136–588
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 to Des Moinesbus
34h 13m
$218–909

Maine to Iowa by bus

7Weekly Buses

37h 24mAverage Duration

$198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.6 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 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, and Chicago in around 37h 24m.

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