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There are 9 ways to get from McAllen to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MFE - DSM
    5h 15m
    $233–1,128

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MFE - MLI
    6h 17m
    $148–709

  3. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 26m
    $225–348

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    41h 38m
    $373–801

  5. Drive 1,178.6 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Des Moinescar car 1,178.6 mi
    20h 10m
    $216–311

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MFE - OMA
    4h 45m
    $201–887

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MFE - CID
    5h 25m
    $186–757

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 10m
    $208–357

  9. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Dallas Jefferson Blvrd.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 43m
    $271–362

McAllen to Iowa by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Des Moines via Dallas, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 26h 26m.

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